Decoding Dao

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Written by a leading authority on Chinese philosophy,Decoding Dao uniquely focuses on the core texts in Daoistphilosophy, providing readers with a user-friendly introductionthat unravels the complexities of these seminal volumes. * Offers a detailed introduction to the core texts in Daoistphilosophy, the Dao De Jing and the Zhuangzi, two ofthe most widely read - and most challenging - texts inChina's long literary history * Covers the three main ways the texts can be read: as religious,mystical, and philosophical works * Explores their historical context, origins, authorship, and thereasons these seminal texts came into being, along with the keyterms and approaches they take * Examines the core philosophical arguments made in the texts, aswell as the many ways in which they have been interpreted, both inChina itself and in the West * Provides readers with an unrivalled insight into themultifaceted philosophy of Daoism - and the principlesunderlying much of Chinese culture - informed by the verylatest academic scholarship

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Lee Dian Rainey

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"Decoding Dao does an amazing job of makingclassical Daoist philosophy accessible to undergraduates today.Many years of experience teaching this subject and listeningcarefully to students' questions have resulted in a book whichfinally explains Daoism in a way that works for them and not justfor experts. This is a great achievement pedagogically and anenormous help for any class teaching about Daoism and Chinesephilosophy." --James Miller, Professor of Chinese Studies,Queen's University, Kingston, Canada This wonderful introduction provides historical context, keenanalysis, and lively, accessible examples to help readersappreciate both surface meanings and the deeper significance of twoessential--and beloved--texts of Chinese religion.Rainey's great strength is to take very complex material andpresent it in an accurate, but friendly and accessible way. This is an excellent companion book and textbook for anystudent--or general reader--anyone working his or her waythrough the Laozi or Zhuangzi. --Jennifer Oldstone-Moore, WittenbergUniversity
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