The Wisdom Of Laotse
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Damage exclusive to front of jacket - otherwise usual aging. Pages clean and binding tight.
A landmark work of Eastern philosophy and translation, The Wisdom of Laotse presents Lin Yutang's masterful rendering of the Tao Te Ching alongside carefully selected passages from the writings of Chuangtse, weaving together the foundational texts of Taoist thought into a unified and accessible whole. Lin Yutang argues that the two great sages are inseparable in spirit, and his arrangement illuminates the profound connections between their teachings on the Tao, the nature of existence, and the art of living in harmony with the universe. Written with scholarly depth yet an elegant, approachable tone, the work instructs readers in the core Taoist principles of wu wei (non-action), simplicity, and the yielding power of water over stone. Lin Yutang's own commentary and introductions contextualize these ancient ideas for a modern Western audience without diminishing their philosophical weight or poetic beauty. The result is an indispensable volume for anyone seeking to understand one of humanity's most enduring and quietly radical spiritual traditions.
Author: Lin Yutang
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Michael Joseph
Genre: Philosophy
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Damage exclusive to front of jacket - otherwise usual aging. Pages clean and binding tight.
A landmark work of Eastern philosophy and translation, The Wisdom of Laotse presents Lin Yutang's masterful rendering of the Tao Te Ching alongside carefully selected passages from the writings of Chuangtse, weaving together the foundational texts of Taoist thought into a unified and accessible whole. Lin Yutang argues that the two great sages are inseparable in spirit, and his arrangement illuminates the profound connections between their teachings on the Tao, the nature of existence, and the art of living in harmony with the universe. Written with scholarly depth yet an elegant, approachable tone, the work instructs readers in the core Taoist principles of wu wei (non-action), simplicity, and the yielding power of water over stone. Lin Yutang's own commentary and introductions contextualize these ancient ideas for a modern Western audience without diminishing their philosophical weight or poetic beauty. The result is an indispensable volume for anyone seeking to understand one of humanity's most enduring and quietly radical spiritual traditions.