The Way and Its Power - A Study of the Tao TE Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought (Paperback)

Arthur Waley's brilliant and definitive translation of one of the foremost of all mystical books, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, has become a modern classic in its own right. Unlike previous translations, it is founded not on the medieval commentaries but on a close study of all the early Chinese literature, and it provides a singular example of authoritative scholarship skillfully blended with brilliant, precise writing. In his introduction, Dr. Waley gives an extensive scholarly account of Chinese thought down to the end of the third century B.C. Here, the author presents a full picture of Chinese prehistory, early philosophy, and literature, showing the original, lofty conception of Taoism before the gradual corruption through the course of centuries, tracing this conflict of philosophies and its background of politics.

General

Imprint:	Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1994
First published:	1994
Authors:	Arthur Waley
Dimensions:	208 x 135 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	262
ISBN-13:	978-0-8021-5085-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > Taoism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > Taoism
LSN:	0-8021-5085-3
Barcode:	9780802150851

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