| #313504 in Books | Zhuangzi Burton Watson | 2003-04-15 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 6.88 x.41 x5.52l,.44 | File type: PDF | 168 pages | Zhuangzi Basic Writings||8 of 10 people found the following review helpful.| Zhuangzi and Dao de Jing|By Katie|Considered the two primary texts of Daoism, Zhuangzi and the Dao de Jing are both getting at the same thing. However, I personally found Zhuangzi to be more humorous, story-like, and enjoyable (not that the Dao de Jing is not wholly incredible and unique~ it's really unfair to compare the two, but nonetheless). Watson includes the inner c||Burton Watson... possesses all the qualities which distinguish a master translator. As a craftsman and as a poet, he has inspired and challenged two generations. (Asian Affairs)
Translation of any of the classics... from the hand of Burton Wa
Only by inhabiting Dao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity can humankind achieve true happiness and freedom, in both life and death. This is Daoist philosophy's central tenet, espoused by the person―or group of people―known as Zhuangzi (369?–286? BCE) in a text by the same name. To be free, individuals must discard rigid distinctions between right and wrong, and follow a course of action not motivated by gain or striving. When one ceases to judge even...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Zhuangzi: Basic Writings | Zhuangzi. I really enjoyed this book and have already told so many people about it!
