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Author : Livia Kohn
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1931483329
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (314 download)
Download or read book Science and the Dao written by Livia Kohn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : E. Yueh-Ting Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781536165449
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (654 download)
Download or read book Dao and Daoist Ideas for Scientists, Humanists and Practitioners written by E. Yueh-Ting Lee and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-19 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new collection of previously unpublished papers, Daoism is a philosophy, and it is presented not exclusively as a religion but as a practical way of life related to all aspects of human beings and the natural environment. Since its origins in China thousands of years ago, Daoism has meant harmony with nature and other human beings. Its principles may be applied successfully by those with any or no religion who seek a world of greater understanding, harmony, and peace. Addressed to a broad audience ranging from newcomers to seasoned professionals, this book introduces the concepts of Dao, Daoism, and its pioneering philosophers (e.g., Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Liezi). The book describes the importance of Dao and Daoist ideas for scientists, humanists, and practitioners while offering practical steps and guidance for our lives today. Like the familiar taiji (also known as tai chi) symbol associated with Daoism, this book is divided into two complementary sections. The first explores how Dao and Daoist ideas are related to science, humanities, and the arts. The second part focuses on Daoist practices and applications. The essays, written by experts in their fields of study, address a number of topics, including the Dao of sciences (e.g., statistics) and arts, similarities between natural Dao and Darwin's evolutionary science, and Daoist contribution to sciences and technology. Other subjects include the growing interest in Daoist ideas in the West, Daoist cognitive science and the yin-yang dialectical mind, Daoism's relationship to peace psychology and ecology psychology (via self-observation and self-understanding), and Zhuangzhou's aesthetic view on the naturalness of things (i.e., the most beautiful entities are those that are naturally created by the Dao). In addition to these theoretical explorations, the book offers abundant practical applications of Daoist ideas to our lives and work. Practical guidance is offered in applying Daoist principles to physical and mental health, meditation and dantian cultivation, classroom learning, and diversity management. Clear-cut directions offer insight into applying Daoist ideas to leadership training, clinical therapy, and administration. The book provides readers with the universal applicability of Daoist principles and the benefit of living in harmony with nature, Dao, and others. This book is unique in its appeal to a wide range of readers. On the one hand, it provides an introduction for those with minimal knowledge of Daoism. On the other hand, sophisticated Daoist scholars, researchers, or practitioners may also be enriched and enlightened by its presentation of recent research findings, scholarly discussions, and hands-on applications. Years in the making, this book project represents a milestone of achievement for its writers and editors. Nova Science Publishers is pleased to offer readers this long-overdue compendium of Daoist wisdom, from basic information to tools for transformation in the 21st century. Happy reading!
Author : E. Yueh-Ting Lee
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781536165456
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (654 download)
Download or read book Dao and Daoist Ideas for Scientists, Humanists and Practitioners written by E. Yueh-Ting Lee and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this new collection of previously unpublished papers, Daoism is a philosophy, and it is presented not exclusively as a religion but as a practical way of life related to all aspects of human beings and the natural environment. Since its origins in China thousands of years ago, Daoism has meant harmony with nature and other human beings. Its principles may be applied successfully by those with any or no religion who seek a world of greater understanding, harmony, and peace. Addressed to a broad audience ranging from newcomers to seasoned professionals, this book introduces the concepts of Dao, Daoism, and its pioneering philosophers (e.g., Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Liezi). The book describes the importance of Dao and Daoist ideas for scientists, humanists, and practitioners while offering practical steps and guidance for our lives today. Like the familiar taiji (also known as tai chi) symbol associated with Daoism, this book is divided into two complementary sections. The first explores how Dao and Daoist ideas are related to science, humanities, and the arts. The second part focuses on Daoist practices and applications. The essays, written by experts in their fields of study, address a number of topics, including the Dao of sciences (e.g., statistics) and arts, similarities between natural Dao and Darwin's evolutionary science, and Daoist contribution to sciences and technology. Other subjects include the growing interest in Daoist ideas in the West, Daoist cognitive science and the yin-yang dialectical mind, Daoism's relationship to peace psychology and ecology psychology (via self-observation and self-understanding), and Zhuangzhou's aesthetic view on the naturalness of things (i.e., the most beautiful entities are those that are naturally created by the Dao). In addition to these theoretical explorations, the book offers abundant practical applications of Daoist ideas to our lives and work. Practical guidance is offered in applying Daoist principles to physical and mental health, meditation and dantian cultivation, classroom learning, and diversity management. Clear-cut directions offer insight into applying Daoist ideas to leadership training, clinical therapy, and administration. The book provides readers with the universal applicability of Daoist principles and the benefit of living in harmony with nature, Dao, and others. This book is unique in its appeal to a wide range of readers. On the one hand, it provides an introduction for those with minimal knowledge of Daoism. On the other hand, sophisticated Daoist scholars, researchers, or practitioners may also be enriched and enlightened by its presentation of recent research findings, scholarly discussions, and hands-on applications. Years in the making, this book project represents a milestone of achievement for its writers and editors. Nova Science Publishers is pleased to offer readers this long-overdue compendium of Daoist wisdom, from basic information to tools for transformation in the 21st century. Happy reading!"--
Author : Livia Kohn
Publisher : U of M Center for Chinese Studies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book God of the Dao written by Livia Kohn and published by U of M Center for Chinese Studies. This book was released on 1998 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Lao, first known as the philosopher Laozi, the purported author of the Daode jing, later became an immortal, a messiah, and high god of Daoism. Laozi, divinized during the Han dynasty and in early Daoist movements, reached his highest level of veneration under the Tang when the rulers honored him as a royal ancestor. In subsequent eras he remained prominent and is still a major deity in China today. Livia Kohn's two-part study first traces the historical development of Lord Lao and the roles he played at different times for different believers. Part Two is based on one of Lord Lao's major hagiographies, the twelfth-century Youlong zhuan (Like Unto a Dragon), and studies the complex myth surrounding him. Lord Lao appears in eight distinct mythical roles, each associated with a particular phase in his life: He is the creator of the universe, bringer of cosmic order, teacher of dynasties, and the divine made flesh on earth. He is also the converter of the barbarians, the source of major Daoist revelations, and the god of Great Peace and political harmony. Comparing his story with related Confucian, Buddhist, and Western mythic tropes, Kohn illuminates the dynamics of the Daoist tale and persuades us to appreciate Lord Lao as a key deity of traditional China. Includes illustrations and tables. Livia Kohn is Professor of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston University; Adjunct Professor of Chinese Studies, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary; and Visiting Professor of Japanese Religion, Stanford Center for Technology and Innovation, Kyoto, Japan. Her most recent book is Lao-tzu and the Tao-te-ching.
Author : Eric L. Hutton
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9401777454
Total Pages : 565 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Dao Companion to the Philosophy of Xunzi written by Eric L. Hutton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the Confucian thinker Xunzi and his work, which shares the same name. It features a variety of disciplinary perspectives and offers divergent interpretations. The disagreements reveal that, as with any other classic, the Xunzi provides fertile ground for readers. It is a source from which they have drawn—and will continue to draw—different lessons. In more than 15 essays, the contributors examine Xunzi’s views on topics such as human nature, ritual, music, ethics, and politics. They also look at his relations with other thinkers in early China and consider his influence in East Asian intellectual history. A number of important Chinese scholars in the Song dynasty (960–1279 CE) sought to censor the Xunzi. They thought that it offered a heretical and impure version of Confuciansim. As a result, they directed study away from the Xunzi. This has diminished the popularity of the work. However, the essays presented here help to change this situation. They open the text’s riches to Western students and scholars. The book also highlights the substantial impact the Xunzi has had on thinkers throughout history, even on those who were critical of it. Overall, readers will gain new insights and a deeper understanding of this important, but often neglected, thinker.
Author : Kean Hin Ooi
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (721 download)
Download or read book Dao De Jing - The Science, Theory & Practice written by Kean Hin Ooi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's the state of the mind when you are typing fluidly on the keyboard? What is the condition of whatever comes to the mind is spontaneously produced on the screen? What is the state of the mind when the command and outcome are merged as one, and there is no way to differentiate which one comes first? That is the state of wholeness-the state of wu wei or acting naturally. It is a state similar to the description of "the heart should not attach to anything" in the Diamond Sutra and "unity of knowing and acting" in the Philosophy of The Mind (Xinxue) of Confucianism. Be it in Buddhism, Daoism, or Confucianism, sages said it is a state that cannot be described but can be experienced; they also added that only after realization of such a state will the right practice commence. It is akin to only after knowing the correct address can one reach his home. How to experience and recognize this state of wholeness? Dao De Jing - interpreted rightly - provides a clear approach.
Author : Kim-chong Chong
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030923312
Total Pages : 812 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)
Download or read book Dao Companion to the Philosophy of the Zhuangzi written by Kim-chong Chong and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-21 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive collection brings out the rich and deep philosophical resources of the Zhuangzi. It covers textual, linguistic, hermeneutical, ethical, social/political and philosophical issues, with the latter including epistemological, metaphysical, phenomenological and cross-cultural (Chinese and Western) aspects. The volume starts out with the textual history of the Zhuangzi, and then examines how language is used in the text. It explores this unique characteristic of the Zhuangzi, in terms of its metaphorical forms, its use of humour in deriding and parodying the Confucians, and paradoxically making Confucius the spokesman for Zhuangzi’s own point of view. The volume discusses questions such as: Why does Zhuangzi use language in this way, and how does it work? Why does he not use straightforward propositional language? Why is language said to be inadequate to capture the “dao” and what is the nature of this dao? The volume puts Zhuangzi in the philosophical context of his times, and discusses how he relates to other philosophers such as Laozi, Xunzi, and the Logicians.
Author : Yiu-ming Fung
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030290336
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Dao Companion to Chinese Philosophy of Logic written by Yiu-ming Fung and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a companion to logical thought and logical thinking in China with a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective. It introduces the basic ideas and theories of Chinese thought in a comprehensive and analytical way. It covers thoughts in ancient, pre-modern and modern China from a historical point of view. It deals with topics in logical (including logico-philosophical) concepts and theories rooted in China, Indian and Western Logic transplanted to China, and the development of logical studies in contemporary China and other Chinese communities. The term “philosophy of logic” or “logico-philosophical thought” is used in this book to represent “logical thought” in a broad sense which includes thinking on logical concepts, modes of reasoning, and linguistic ideas related to logic and philosophical logic. Unique in its approach, the book uses Western logical theories and philosophy of language, Chinese philology, and history of ideas to deal with the basic ideas and major problems in logical thought and logical thinking in China. In doing so, it advances the understanding of the lost tradition in Chinese philosophical studies.
Author : Paul Goldin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400743181
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Dao Companion to the Philosophy of Han Fei written by Paul Goldin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Han Fei, who died in 233 BC, was one of the primary philosophers of China’s classical era, a reputation still intact despite recent neglect. This edited volume on the thinker, his views on politics and philosophy, and the tensions of his relations with Confucianism (which he derided) is the first of its kind in English. Featuring contributions from specialists in various disciplines including religious studies and literature, this new addition to the Dao Companions to Chinese Philosophy series includes the latest research. It breaks new ground with studies of Han Fei’s intellectual antecedents, and his relationship as a historical figure with Han Feizi, the text attributed to him, as well as surveying the full panoply of his thought. It also includes a chapter length survey of relevant scholarship, both in Chinese and Japanese.
Author : Kim, Heup Young
Publisher : Orbis Books
ISBN 13 : 1608336840
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (83 download)
Download or read book A Theology of Dao written by Kim, Heup Young and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2017-06-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118563298
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)
Download or read book Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Dao written by and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-08-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly original work introduces the ideas and arguments of the ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism to some of the most intractable social issues of modern American life, including abortion, gay marriage, and assisted suicide. Introduces the precepts of ancient Chinese philosophers to issues they could not have anticipated Relates Daoist and Confucian ideas to problems across the arc of modern human life, from birth to death Provides general readers with a fascinating introduction to Chinese philosophy, and its continued relevance Offers a fresh perspective on highly controversial American debates, including abortion, stem cell research, and assisted suicide
Author : Laozi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (67 download)
Download or read book Tao Te Ching written by Laozi and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kean Hin Ooi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (99 download)
Download or read book Dao De Jing - The Science, Theory & Practice written by Kean Hin Ooi and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dao De Jing is about how the consciousness can be aware of itself and reach the state of wu wei or naturalness. Naturalness is a state similar to enlightenment in Zen Buddhism and realization in Confucianism. It is about how nature works, and man is part of nature. It does not talk about heaven and hell, gods and spirits; it is a science parallel to modern astrophysics. It is a book about how a ruler should govern a country; it is also about how an individual's mind should be.
Author : Xiao Ran Huang
Publisher : Xiao Ran Huang
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 804 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Dao Theory written by Xiao Ran Huang and published by Xiao Ran Huang. This book was released on 2024-02-24 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient China, the Origin of the universe was called Dao. Dao theory is the ultimate theory established by ancient Chinese thinkers based on the Origin of the universe. It is used to explain all basic phenomena in the universe, to guide people's thoughts and behaviors, and to establish a just and perfect society. Consciousness, soul and life are the most important phenomena in the universe and also the most difficult to explain. Using Dao theory, we can explain and study human soul, consciousness, emotions, feelings and life. Although consciousness, soul and life have complex and difficult sides, they also have simple and easy-to-understand sides. The basic principles that form consciousness, soul, and life are simple; Even if you only have a middle school or even elementary school education, you can understand it as long as you put in the effort. Dao theory is composed of Yin-yang theory and Dao Morality Scripture (Tao Te Ching). This book is divided into three parts: the first part briefly introduces the Dao theory founded by ancient Chinese thinkers; introduces the yin-yang theory, using the Yin-yang theory to explain consciousness, emotions and feelings; introduces the three major worlds that make up the universe: the Dao world, the Soul world and Human world. The second part translates and interprets the Dao Morality Scripture. The third part introduces the application of Dao theory in contemporary human society. In Dao Morality Scripture, Lao Zi advocates "zero-action", "keeping the middle", "pure-quiet", "fraternity" and "contentment". When you understand consciousness, you will know that what Lao Zi said is correct. To correctly understand the Dao Morality Scripture (Tao Te Ching), it is recommended that you first understand the basic principles of consciousness. The universe was created by Dao, and the theories established based on Dao must be able to explain all basic phenomena of the universe. This book proves that Dao is the most perfect spiritual body in the universe; therefore, the theory established based on Dao will definitely be able to guide mankind to establish a perfect world. At present, problems faced in the fields of consciousness, life science, physics and other fields need to be solved by Dao theory; various problems faced by human society also need to be solved by Dao theory. Dao theory is the most basic theory that everyone should understand: If you want to understand the Origin of universe and understand why the universe is produced from emptiness, I recommend the Dao Theory to you. If you want to understand consciousness, soul and life, I recommend the Dao Theory to you. If you want to know what the correct beliefs and codes of conduct are, I recommend the Dao Theory to you. If you are a politician or public official and want to find the correct theory of establishing a country, I recommend the Dao Theory to you. If you are a student or researcher of philosophy, social science, natural science or religion, I recommend the Dao Theory to you. …… This book is available in two editions: the popular edition and the physical edition. The popular edition contains spiritual physics, omits general physics, and reduces 178 pages. The popular edition is suitable for readers majoring in liberal arts, and readers with middle school and primary school education. The cover of the popular edition is yellow, and the cover of the physics edition is blue. This e-book is a physical edition. There are many diagrams and formulas in the book, so it is a PDF e-book. It is more suitable for readers with 9 to 10-inch screens.
Author : Otto Kinne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Diseases of Marine Animals written by Otto Kinne and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Harold D. Roth
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438482728
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)
Download or read book The Contemplative Foundations of Classical Daoism written by Harold D. Roth and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Contemplative Foundations of Classical Daoism, Harold D. Roth explores the origins and nature of the Daoist tradition, arguing that its creators and innovators were not abstract philosophers but, rather, mystics engaged in self-exploration and self-cultivation, which in turn provided the insights embodied in such famed works as the Daodejing and Zhuangzi. In this compilation of essays and chapters representing nearly thirty years of scholarship, Roth examines the historical and intellectual origins of Daoism and demonstrates how this distinctive philosophy emerged directly from practices that were essentially contemplative in nature. In the first part of the book, Roth applies text-critical methods to derive the hidden contemplative dimensions of classical Daoism. In the second part, he applies a "contemplative hermeneutic" to explore the relationship between contemplative practices and classical Daoist philosophy and, in so doing, brings early Daoist writings into conversation with contemporary contemplative studies. To this he adds an introduction in which he reflects on the arc and influence on the field of early Chinese thought of this rich vein of scholarship and an afterword in which he applies both interpretive methods to the vexing question of the authorship of the Inner Chapters of the Zhuangzi. The Contemplative Foundations of Classical Daoism brings to fruition the cumulative investigations and observations of a leading figure in the emerging field of contemplative studies as they pertain to a core component of early Chinese thought.
Author : Constance A. Cook
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 1684170915
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (841 download)
Download or read book Ancestors, Kings, and the Dao written by Constance A. Cook and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ancestors, Kings, and the Dao outlines the evolution of musical performance in early China, first within and then ultimately away from the socio-religious context of ancestor worship. Examining newly discovered bamboo texts from the Warring States period, Constance A. Cook compares the rhetoric of Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE) and Spring and Autumn (770–481 BCE) bronze inscriptions with later occurrences of similar terms in which ritual music began to be used as a form of self-cultivation and education. Cook’s analysis links the creation of such classics as the Book of Odes with the ascendance of the individual practitioner, further connecting the social actors in three types of ritual: boys coming of age, heirs promoted into ancestral government positions, and the philosophical stages of transcendence experienced in self-cultivation.The focus of this study is on excavated texts; it is the first to use both bronze and bamboo narratives to show the evolution of a single ritual practice. By viewing the ancient inscribed materials and the transmitted classics from this new perspective, Cook uncovers new linkages in terms of how the materials were shaped and reshaped over time and illuminates the development of eulogy and song in changing ritual contexts."
