{"title":"Zhuangzi","description":"Chris Fraser is Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture in the Departments of Philosophy and East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto. Previously he was Chair and Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong. He is the author of numerous works on early Chinese metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, logic, political philosophy, and philosophy of language, including about two dozen works treating the Zhuangzi.","products":[{"product_id":"chuang-tzu-daoist-teachings-zhuangzis-wisdom-of-the-dao-paperback","title":"Chuang Tzu: Daoist Teachings: Zhuangzi's Wisdom of the Dao - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuang Tzu (pinyin: Zhuangzi) is the name given to an enigmatic Daoist sage who was born around 369 BC at Meng (now in Henan Province), where he worked as a minor official in the city of Qiyuan. The eponymous \u003cem\u003eChuang Tzu\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of the key foundational works of Daoism, exceeding even the renowned \u003cem\u003eDao De Jing\u003c\/em\u003e of the equally elusive Laozi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDao translates as 'The Way', both the individual human life-path, and the infinitely complex unfolding of the Universe, whose mechanism and purpose are beyond human logic. Reasoning alone is insufficient and must be leavened with the development of intuition. One must learn to deal calmly with the stormy seas of life, as experience shows that fighting against the Dao only makes matters worse. Daoism enjoins us to non-contention, non-intention, simplicity, humility and wisdom as the path to perfect equanimity amidst the turmoil of existence. Chang Tzu pursues this teaching via humour and historic parable; such tales as the master dreaming he was a butterfly, then awakening and being unsure if he is indeed himself, or a butterfly dreaming he is Chuang Tzu, bring into focus the unreliability of the senses and our own fragile identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposed of 33 chapters, the \u003cem\u003eChuang Tzu\u003c\/em\u003e is divided into seven 'Inner' chapters (written by the sage himself), and fifteen 'Outer' chapters which - along with a 'Miscellany' - are mainly the work of his later adherents. Here is wisdom: a deeply esoteric book of many levels, that will repay reading on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51376676569311,"sku":"9781911405375","price":21.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/sJJKyYDdDo9781911405375.webp?v=1789221667"},{"product_id":"chuang-tzu-zhuangzi-the-complete-bilingual-edition-the-daily-tao-of-chuang-tzu-classic-taoism-in-traditional-chinese-and-english-paperback","title":"Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) The Complete Bilingual Edition: The Daily Tao of Chuang Tzu: Classic Taoism in Traditional Chinese and English - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuang Tzu: The Complete Bilingual Edition offers a fresh and accessible way to read one of the most important works of Taoist philosophy. Presenting \u003cstrong\u003ethe complete text in Traditional Chinese alongside Herbert Allen Giles's English translation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition is designed for readers who want to experience Chuang Tzu's writing more directly-whether for study, reflection, or simple enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuang Tzu has been read for centuries because his work speaks in a voice unlike any other. His writing is philosophical, but never dry; playful, but never shallow. Through parables, humor, and vivid images, he explores freedom, perspective, ambition, knowledge, and the limits of ordinary thinking. Even now, his work feels alive, surprising, and deeply relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual edition makes that experience especially rewarding. With Chinese on the left-hand page and English on the right, you can move easily between the two languages and follow each chapter without losing your place. It is well suited to both first-time readers and those returning to Chuang Tzu with a deeper interest in Taoist thought or classical Chinese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features of this edition include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complete text of Chuang Tzu in \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese and English\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-by-side page layout\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy comparison across languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and practical design with each chapter beginning in the same position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbert Allen Giles's respected translation\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen for both reliability and readability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModernized typography for a smoother reading experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean presentation without added commentary, allowing the text to speak for itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are interested in Chinese philosophy, language learning, or classic spiritual literature, this edition offers a rare opportunity to engage with Chuang Tzu in both the original language and a distinguished English translation. 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