| The Humanist Spirit of Daoism Contributor(s): Chen, Guying (Author), Jones, David (Editor), Flavel, Sarah (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9004361979 ISBN-13: 9789004361973 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $171.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Philosophy | Political - Social Science |
| Series: Modern Chinese Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (1.00 lbs) 244 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In The Humanist Spirit of Daoism, Chen Guying presents a concise overview of his understanding of the meaning and significance of Daoist philosophy. Chen is a leading contemporary Chinese thinker and spokesperson for a new Daoist approach to existential and socio-political issues. He was born in mainland China in 1935, but after having resettled to Taiwan, he received his education there and was a student activist in the 1960s. He became famous in the Chinese-speaking world with his writings on Nietzsche, Laozi and Zhuangzi. At present he is a Professor at Peking University. This volume collects representative essays from the past 25 years which not only outline Chen's interpretation of Daoism as a deeply humanist way of thinking and living, but also show how he employs this philosophy in a critique of totalitarianism and neo-imperialism. |