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Liezi ( c.450-375BC), Laozi and Zhuangzi are the 3 pillars of philosophical Daoism. A lesser known philosopher among the trio, we have seen few translations of his work. The Liezi text of 139 short amusing stories in 8 chapters, are contemplative on life and death. Tales, Kuafu Chased Sun and Yukong Moved Mountains are often taught in primary school. Liezi favors enjoying life, fear not death; rejects transcendentals like riding on wind . His stories are vivid, full of marvels, often humorous, and reflective of our Delusions. Liezi: World of Delusions includes: The full 8 chapters in Chinese Text and English Translation. Ch.1 Heavenly Signs ( ); Ch.2 Huangdi ( ); Ch.3 King Mu of Zhou ( ) Ch.4 Zhongni (Confucius, ); Ch.5 Tang's Queries ( ); Ch.6 Effort or Destiny ( ) Ch.7 Yangzhu ( ); Ch.8 Charming Talks ( ) Discussions on17 topical analyses; Conclusions on All Lives Matters; Effort or Destiny; Enjoy life, Government for the People; Know your Delusions; Minds, Dreams and Emotions; Natural Daoism Queries and Curiosity; Reject Transcendence; Selfless Duties; Strive for Excellence.Product Identifiers
PublisherJingwei Publishing
ISBN-139789811485725
eBay Product ID (ePID)4049040217
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Book TitleLiezi: World of Delusions: a Complete Translation and Analysis of Liezi (列子)
AuthorYeow Kok-Lau
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Philosophy
Publication Year2021
GenreHealth, Treatments & Medicine
Number of Pages352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height234mm
Item Width156mm
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