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Chu Ang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist and Social Reformer
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025553597
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Chu Ang Tzu; Mystic, Moralist and Social Reformer offers a profound investigation into the life and teachings of one of ancient China's most significant philosophical figures. Authored by the esteemed sinologist Herbert A. Giles, this work serves as both an introduction and a deep scholarly analysis of the Taoist master known as Chu Ang Tzu (Zhuangzi). The book explores the core tenets of Taoist thought, focusing on the pursuit of harmony with the universal Tao and the rejection of artificial social constraints.
Giles masterfully presents Chu Ang Tzu not merely as a mystic, but as a provocative moralist and a visionary social reformer. Through the examination of iconic parables and philosophical discourses, the text highlights the author's critique of conventional Confucian ethics and his advocacy for individual spontaneity and spiritual liberty. This work remains a vital contribution to the study of Eastern philosophy, providing readers with an accessible yet rigorous interpretation of ancient Chinese wisdom. It covers themes of relativity, the nature of knowledge, and the ultimate transcendence of the self, making it a timeless resource for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Taoism and its enduring impact on global thought.
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