The Humanist Spirit of Daoism (Modern Chinese Philosophy, 15)

In The Humanist Spirit of Daoism , Chen Guying presents a concise overview of his understanding of the meaning and significance of Daoist philosophy. Chen is a leading contemporary Chinese thinker and spokesperson for a new Daoist approach to existential and socio-political issues. He was born in mainland China in 1935, but after having resettled to Taiwan, he received his education there and was a student activist in the 1960s. He became famous in the Chinese-speaking world with his writings on Nietzsche, Laozi and Zhuangzi. At present he is a Professor at Peking University. This volume collects representative essays from the past 25 years which not only outline Chen's interpretation of Daoism as a deeply humanist way of thinking and living, but also show how he employs this philosophy in a critique of totalitarianism and neo-imperialism. Contents Preface Editors’ Introduction Part 1 On the Social Concern of Daoism Chapter 1 The Social Concern of Daoism Chapter 2 The Daoist Notion of Harmony Chapter 3 The Notion of “Ritual Propriety” in Early Daoism Chapter 4 Harmony in a World of Conflict and Crises: What We Can Take from Laozi’s Notion of Harmony Part 2 The Humanist Thought of Laozi and Zhuangzi Chapter 5 Dao: A Spiritual Home Chapter 6 Tracing the Origins of Humanist Philosophy in Early China Chapter 7 Laozi and Zhuang’s Humanist World: The Humanist Perspective of the Dao Chapter 8 A Daoist Perspective on the Humanist Spirit of Religion Chapter 9 On Intercultural Dialogue Index In The Humanist Spirit Of Daoism, The Eminent Chinese Thinker Chen Guying Presents His Understanding Of The Significance Of Daoist Philosophy. He Conceives Of Daoism As A Deeply Humanist Way Of Thinking That Can Give Rise To Contemporary Socio-political Critiques.