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The Essential Huainanzi could be used, affordably, for student course work. I highly recommend. -- James D. Sellmann * Dao *

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Contents Sketch of Early Chinese History, with Special Reference to the Huainanzi Introduction 1. Originating in the Way 2. Activating the Genuine 3. Celestial Patterns 4. Terrestrial Forms 5. Seasonal Rules 6. Surveying Obscurities 7. Quintessential Spirit 8. The Basic Warp 9. The Ruler's Techniques 10. Profound Precepts 11. Integrating Customs 12. Responses of the Way 13. Boundless Discourses 14. Sayings Explained 15. An Overview of the Military 16 and 17. A Mountain of Persuasions and A Forest of Persuasions 18. Among Others 19. Cultivating Effort 20. The Exalted Lineage 21. An Overview of the Essentials Glossary of Personal Names Brief Bibliography Index

The Essential Huainanzi

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    A Hardback by An Li, King of Huainan, John Major, Sarah Queen

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      Publisher Columbia University Press
      Published 20 March 2012
      ISBN-13 9780231159807
      978-0231159807
      ISBN-10 0231159803
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      East Asian and Indian philosophy Religious issues and debates

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      The Essential Huainanzi could be used, affordably, for student course work. I highly recommend. -- James D. Sellmann * Dao *

      Table of Contents
      Contents Sketch of Early Chinese History, with Special Reference to the Huainanzi Introduction 1. Originating in the Way 2. Activating the Genuine 3. Celestial Patterns 4. Terrestrial Forms 5. Seasonal Rules 6. Surveying Obscurities 7. Quintessential Spirit 8. The Basic Warp 9. The Ruler's Techniques 10. Profound Precepts 11. Integrating Customs 12. Responses of the Way 13. Boundless Discourses 14. Sayings Explained 15. An Overview of the Military 16 and 17. A Mountain of Persuasions and A Forest of Persuasions 18. Among Others 19. Cultivating Effort 20. The Exalted Lineage 21. An Overview of the Essentials Glossary of Personal Names Brief Bibliography Index

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