Description
Book SynopsisWritten for English-language readers, this Taoist book of religious and philosophical Chinese writings explores the centrality of Wang's commentaries in Chinese thought and the position of the Tao-te Ching in East Asian tradition.
Trade ReviewLynn's translation is excellent. He approaches Wang Bi's text as it should be approached, that is as a piece of philosophical writing... [A]n important contribution to our knowledge of commentarial methodology which played a dominating role throughout the intellectual history of imperial China. Journal of the Oriental Society of Australia Lynn's translation is finely crafted, following the high standard he established in his The Classic of Changes: A New Translation of the I Ching as Interpreted by Wang Bi... [An] excellent, high-impact stud[y]. -- Alan K. L. Chan Journal of Chinese Religions
Table of ContentsThe Work Wang Bi Works by Wang Bi Translator's Note Outline Introduction to the Laozi, by Wang Bi Laozi, with the Commentary of Wang Bi Part 1 Part 2
