Analysis of Chu Bamboo Slips on the Tao Te Ching: A Comparative Study of Chu Bamboo Slips and Silk Manuscripts of the Tao Te Ching: A Comparative Study of Chu Bamboo Slips and Silk Manuscripts of the Tao Te Ching

Author: Yin Zhenhuan
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts: "Comparative Studies" and "Interpretations." The Comparative Studies section includes over ten papers, which were originally published in journals such as Philosophical Research, Guangming Daily, Chinese Culture Research, Academic Monthly, Documents, and New China Digest. The Interpretations section includes illustrations, comparative textual annotations, collations, and critical analyses. Through comparative studies of the textual variations, structural organization, and ideological content of the bamboo slip and silk manuscript versions of the Laozi, the book argues that the bamboo slip version of the Laozi was written by Laozi (Lǐ ěr) during the Spring and Autumn period, while the silk manuscript version was the work of Taishi Dang during the Warring States period. The two texts exhibit significant ideological differences. The book presents new insights that have not been previously explored, supported by solid evidence and logical reasoning. At the same time, it also provides readers with a clear and accurate reading edition of the bamboo slip version of the Laozi.