Only by inhabiting Dao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its
unity can humankind achieve true happiness and freedom, in both
life and death. This is Daoist philosophy's central tenet, espoused
by the person -- or group of people -- known as Zhuangzi
(369?--286? BCE) in a text by the same name. To be free,
individuals must discard rigid distinctions between right and
wrong, and follow a course of action not motivated by gain or
striving. When one ceases to judge events as good or bad, man-made
suffering disappears, and natural suffering is embraced as part of
life.
Zhuangzi elucidates this mystical philosophy through humor,
parable, and anecdote, using non sequitur and even nonsense to
illuminate truths beyond the boundaries of ordinary logic. Boldly
imaginative and inventively written, the "Zhuangzi" floats free of
its historical period and society, addressing the spiritual
nourishment of all people across time. One of the most justly
celebrated texts of the Chinese tradition, the "Zhuangzi" is read
by thousands of English-language scholars each year, yet, until
now, only in the Wade-Giles romanization. Burton Watson's
conversion to pinyin in this book brings the text in line with how
Chinese scholars, and an increasing number of other scholars, read
it.
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