The Way of Water: Water's Natural Philosophy of Wu Wei and the Way of Conducting Life and Building Careers

Author: Wu Wei
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Water is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, and both Confucianism and Taoism have developed their philosophical systems based on it. Confucius, in the Analects, advocates that all things in heaven and earth follow their own way, embracing nature, and requires rulers to act according to the way of the king, nourishing the people with their virtue. "Non-action" (wu wei) and "naturalness" are two important concepts in the Tao Te Ching, which asks the sage to act like water in "non-action," with the people following as the hundred rivers flow to the sea. It encourages people to be like water—non-action, never self-satisfied, yielding, avoiding confrontation, and being all-encompassing. This book is a attempt to spread the philosophy of water, teaching people how to interact with others, start businesses, cultivate their character, and become a person full of water-like qualities!