Daoist Anthropological Research

Author: Yang Yuhui
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book is an academic work on Daoist humanology. The author systematically organizes and comprehensively explores Daoist perspectives on human understanding from a fresh angle, not only outlining a complete philosophical framework of Daoist humanology but also delving into its fundamental issues. The book covers the following topics: the essence and structure of human beings, the internal organs and meridians of the human body, the life journey of humans, the hierarchical structure of the world and the ultimate destiny of humans, the characteristics of human existence, the meaning, value, and qualities required for cultivating the Dao, the basic principles and specific methods of Daoist cultivation, a comparison between Daoist, Confucian, and Buddhist humanological perspectives, the characteristics, internal contradictions, and modern significance of Daoist humanology, and more. In his understanding and interpretation of Daoist perspectives on human beings, as well as in his grasp of the broader Daoist philosophy and traditional Chinese thought, the author consistently presents his unique insights.