Zhuangzi Xin Yi

Author: Cao Mufan
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The "New Interpretations of Zhuangzi" section primarily uses the inner seven chapters of the Zhuangzi as philosophical material to systematically analyze and elaborate on Zhuangzi's philosophical thoughts. The "new" lies in not only interpreting Zhuangzi's ideas within the context of the Pre-Qin era using the thoughts of Pre-Qin philosophers and Lao-Zhuang philosophy, but also connecting and comparing various philosophical thoughts from ancient and modern times, both within and outside China, to explain the uniqueness of Zhuangzi's philosophy. On this basis, it refutes incorrect understandings of Zhuangzi's thoughts and proposes bold and innovative insights. The "Discussions on Ancient Chinese Poetry and Prose" includes articles by the author on general theoretical principles, as well as interpretations of ancient literary phenomena. The author's arguments are unique, and his reasoning is rigorous. His conclusions and research methods offer great inspiration.