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The Way of the World: Readings in Chinese Philosophy

By Thomas Cleary

Book information

Publisher
Shambhala
Year
2009
ISBN
1590307380, 9781590307380
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
535 kB (548134 bytes)
Edition
Paperback
Pages
128\0
Time added
2019-01-27 13:57:55

Description

The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings—which is perhaps why certain Taoist classics, like Sun Tzu’sArt of War,are so often consulted these days for leadership advice. This anthology presents a wide range of texts revealing the processes of integrating personal spirituality with social responsibility central to Taoist tradition across the centuries and throughout the schools. There are a wealth of approaches to life in the world presented here, but at the heart of each is an understanding that even a mystic must be socially responsible and that self-cultivation is primary preparation for anyone called to lead.

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