Zhuangzi offers a look at the life of Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, his philosophy and literary style, and his selected fables and reflections.
“Zhuangzi was born in a turbulent era, which was … also an era of contention among a hundred schools of thought. Different ideas clashed with each other, affecting everyone at that time, and Zhuangzi was no exception … Zhuangzi held fast to his ideal, kept his true nature, lived in peace and contentment, despised honour and wealth, and lived in a detached life … The natural humanistic spirit of Zhuangzi firstly embodies his love and treasure of life, with a strong personality. In the feudal society dominated by Confucianism, Zhuangzi’s natural humanistic spirit plays an important role in the cultivation of Chinese scholar’s independent personality.”
From the Preface
The Editorial Committee
List of Figures
Series Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Zhuangzi
I. From the State of Song
II. Being an Official in Lacquer-yard
III. Fishing on the Pu River
IV. Zhuangzi and Huishi
V. The Tomb of Zhuangzi
Chapter 2 The Theory and Thought of Zhuangzi
I. Cosmology
II. Epistemology
III. View of Life
IV. Political Views
V. Aesthetic and Literary Views
Chapter 3 The Literary and Artistic Characteristics of Zhuangzi
I. Fables, Quoted and Random Talks
II. The Artistic Features of Proses in Zhuangzi
Chapter 4 The Historical Status and Influence of Zhuangzi
Chapter 5 Fifty Fables From Zhuangzi
Postscript
Appendix I: A Brief Chronology of Chinese History
Appendix II: Mind Map of Zhuangzi's Thoughts Index
Index
Basic Information
- 978-629-7646-56-5 (Paperback)
