The Tao of the West: Western Tranformations of Taoist Thought Contributor(s): Clarke, J. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415206197 ISBN-13: 9780415206198 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2000 Annotation: In "The Tao of the West," J. J. Clarke shows us how Taoism has transformed many key areas of Western life and thought. Taoist texts, ideas and practices have over several centuries been assimilated into a whole range of interests and activities found in the West. From the everyday impact of practices such as Feng Shui and Tai Chi to more esoteric formulations found in religion, philosophy, ethics, politics, and ecology, Taoism has inspired the Western world. "The Tao of the West" not only provides a fascinating introduction to Taoism but offers a timely insight into the history of the West's encounter with this ancient tradition. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) |
Dewey: 181 |
LCCN: 00701296 |
Lexile Measure: 1760 |
Physical Information: 1.07" H x 6.34" W x 9.48" (1.24 lbs) 284 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this book, J.J. Clarke shows us how Taoist texts, ideas, and practices have been assimilated within a whole range of Western ideas and agendas. We see how Chinese thinkers such as Lao-tzu and Chuang tzu, along with practices such as Feng Shui and Tai Chi, have been used as a key Western inspiration in religion, philosophy, ethics, politics, ecology and health. The Tao of the West not only provides a fascinating introduction to Taoism, it also offers a timely insight into the history of the West's encounter with this ancient tradition, and into the issues arising from inter-cultural dialogue. Anyone interested in understanding the key influence Taoism has had on the West will welcome and embrace this book. |