Zhuangzi creator Moore, Aubrey L. (Aubrey Lackington) 1848-1890 Giles, Herbert Allen 1845-1935 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer" by Zhuangzi is a philosophical text written in the 3rd to 4th centuries BC. This work presents a series of allegorical narratives and dialogues that explore fundamental concepts of Taoism and critique Confucianism's materialistic approach. The text focuses on the idea of transcending conventional wisdom and societal norms in pursuit of a deeper understanding of life and existence. The opening of the book introduces the main themes of Zhuangzi's philosophy, emphasizing the relativity of knowledge and perspectives. It presents a rich tapestry of metaphors, including the colossal leviathan fish and the soaring rukh bird, to illustrate the limitation of human understanding and the vastness of the universe. Through the conversations among various characters, Zhuangzi critiques the narrow views of those who cannot grasp the broader truths that merge reality and perception, ultimately leading readers toward a profound, liberating approach to existence where freedom lies in embracing the inherent mysteries of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-06-09 Produced by ellinora, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Ethics -- China Philosophy, Chinese BL Original publication data not identified 29023456 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59709 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59709 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134357.0 59709