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![]() None No current Talk conversations about this book. ![]() ![]() It was very fun, and very funny. I think I more easily learned about some concepts of Taoism than if I had read a book that was based soley around taoism. I had to read it for my Theory of Knowledge class, and it was interesting discussing the uncarved block and Wu Wei, so I am really glad that I had the opportunity to read it. Read both of these individually about 20 years ago, thought I enjoyed them more. Must have been a different person then. Found them to be a little too condescending (towards the non-enlightened like me) and a little too preachy. Would recommend https://www.librarything.com/work/19335035/summary/194107468 instead if you're in a similar mindset. Also, I found myself wanting to read the Winnie-the-Pooh books :^) They might have to be next on my list. no reviews | add a review
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"An utterly unique and accessible introduction to the ancient principles of Taoism with the world's favorite bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friend Piglet. Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. And as for Piglet, he embodies the very important principle of Te, meaning Virtue of the Small. "It's hard to be brave,' said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal." Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us." Benjamin Hoff's explanations of Taoism and Te through Pooh and Piglet show that this is not an ancient and remote philosophy but something that you can use, here and now. Beautifully illustrated by E H Shepard."-- No library descriptions found. |
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