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Work InformationThe Tao of the West: Western Tranformations of Taoist Thought by J. J. Clarke
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In this book, J.J. Clarke shows us how Taoist texts, ideas, and practices have been assimilated within a whole range of Western ideas and agendas. We see how Chinese thinkers such as Lao-tzu and Chuang tzu, along with practices such as Feng Shui and Tai Chi, have been used as a key Western inspiration in religion, philosophy, ethics, politics, ecology and health.The Tao of the West not only provides a fascinating introduction to Taoism, it also offers a timely insight into the history of the West's encounter with this ancient tradition, and into the issues arising from inter-cultu No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)299.514Religions Other Religions By Region/Civilization Of Asian Origin Religions of Chinese Origin TaoismLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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