Format:
viii, 295 pages
,
Illustration
,
21 cm
Edition:
First paperback edition
ISBN:
9780770437633
,
9780770437619
,
0770437613
,
077043763X
Content:
Explores "why we find spontaneity so elusive and shows how early Chinese philosophy points the way to happier, more authentic lives"--Dust jacket flap
Content:
Skillful butchers and graceful gentlemen : the concept of wu-wei -- Drunk on heaven : the social and spiritual dimensions of wu-wei -- Try hard not to try : carving and polishing the self -- Stop trying : embracing the uncarved block -- Try, but not too hard : cultivating the moral sprouts -- Forget about it : going with the flow -- The paradox of wu-wei : spontaneity and trust -- Learning from wu-wei : living with paradox
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-285) and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780770437626
Language:
English
Keywords:
Taoismus
;
Wuwei
;
Taoismus
;
Wuwei
;
Ziran
Author information:
Slingerland, Edward G. 1968-
