Using parable and anecdote, allegory and paradox, he set forth, in the book that bears his name, the early ideas of what was to become the Taoist school. And Burton Watson's lucid and beautiful translation has been loved by generations of readers.Ĭhuang Tzu (369?-286? B.C.) was a leading philosopher representing the Taoist strain in Chinese thought. Witty and imaginative, enriched by brilliant imagery, and making sportive use of both mythological and historical personages (including even Confucius), this timeless classic is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Chinese religion and culture.The basic writings of Chuang Tzu have been savored by Chinese readers for over two thousand years. Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings includes the seven 'inner chapters,' which form the heart of the book, three of the 'outer chapters,' and one of the 'miscellaneous chapters.' Watson also provides an introduction, placing the philosopher in relation to Chinese history and thought. Read more and freedom, in both life and death. Central to these is the belief that only by understanding Tao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity can man achieve true happiness. Chuang Tzu (369?-286? B.C.) was a leading philosopher representing the Taoist strain in Chinese thought. And Burton Watson's lucid and beautiful translation has been loved by generations of readers.

The basic writings of Chuang Tzu have been savored by Chinese readers for over two thousand years. This collection includes the seven 'inner chapters,' three of the 'outer chapters,' and one of the 'miscellaneous chapters.'.

Using parable and anecdote, allegory and paradox, he set forth in this book the early ideas of what was to become the Taoist school. Chuang Tzu (369?-286? BC) was a leading Taoist philosopher. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. This collection includes the seven 'inner chapters,' three of the 'outer chapters,' and one of the 'miscellaneous chapters.' Translator(s): Watson, Burton. Description for Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings Paperback.

Chuang tzu basic writings