The Way Of The World: Readings In Chinese Philosophy Readings In Chinese Philosophy

The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings-which is perhaps why certain Taoist classics, like Sun Tzu's Art of War, are so often consulted these days for leadership advice. This anthology presents a wide range of texts revealing the processes of integrating personal spirituality with social responsibility central to Taoist tradition across the centuries and throughout the schools. There are a wealth of approaches to life in the world presented here, but at the heart of each is an understanding that even a mystic must be socially responsible and that self-cultivation is primary preparation for anyone called to lead.;Inner work / from Guanzi -- Mental arts I / from Guanzi -- Mental arts II / from Guanzi -- Purifying the mind / from Guanzi -- Interpreting Lao / Han Fei -- Taking lessons from Lao / Han Fei -- The fisherman and the woodcutter / Shao Yong -- The man of Deer Gate: a letter from retirement / Pi Rixiu -- Huang Shi's silk text / Zhang Shangying -- Wenshi's classic on reality / Officer Xi.

The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings—which is perhaps why certain Taoist classics, like Sun Tzu’s Art of War, are so often consulted these days for leadership advice. This anthology presents a wide range of texts revealing the processes of integrating personal spirituality with social responsibility central to Taoist tradition across the centuries and throughout the schools. There are a wealth of approaches to life in the world presented here, but at the heart of each is an understanding that even a mystic must be socially responsible and that self-cultivation is primary preparation for anyone called to lead.