Wisdom of the Sage

Author: Lin Yutang
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Lin Yutang leverages his extensive knowledge of Eastern and Western cultures, profound academic background, and especially his fluent English writing skills, to publish "Confucius: The Wisdom of Confucius" and "Laozi: The Wisdom of Laozi" in the United States in 1938 and 1949, respectively. These two books have now been compiled into a single volume titled "The Wisdom of the Sages." The book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction and critique of Confucian and Taoist doctrines. This work is of great help to Westerners in understanding traditional Chinese culture and the cultural mindset of the Chinese people. For contemporary Chinese, it is also indispensable and highly beneficial in delving into and inheriting the classical cultural philosophy of their heritage.