Research on the Annotations to the Tao Te Ching in the Northern Song Dynasty

Author: Yin Zhihua
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book conducts a systematic and in-depth study of the annotations on the "Tao Te Ching" during the Northern Song Dynasty, focusing on the Taoist thought of figures such as Wang Anshi and his son, Su Zhe, Chen Jingyuan, Sima Guang, and Emperor Huizong. It connects their annotations on the "Tao Te Ching" with their political ideologies and philosophical beliefs, highlighting the distinct social meanings behind various interpretations of Taoism.