Analysis of Chu Bamboo Slips on Laozi: A Comparative Study of Chu Bamboo Slips and Bamboo Slip Laozi

Author: Yin Zhenhuan
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Features: This book is divided into two parts: "Comparative Studies" and "Interpretations." The Comparative Studies section includes over ten papers, which were originally published in journals such as Philosophical Research, Guangming Daily, Chinese Culture Research, Academic Monthly, Documents, and New China Digest. The Interpretations section includes illustrations, comparative annotations, collations, and analyses. Through comparative studies of the textual variations, structural organization, and ideological content of the bamboo slip and silk manuscript versions of the Laozi, the book argues that the bamboo slip version was written by Laozi (Lǐ Yǐ) during the Spring and Autumn period, while the silk manuscript version was the work of Taishi Dang during the Warring States period. The two texts exhibit significant ideological differences. The book presents new insights and well-supported arguments, offering readers a clear and accurate edition of the bamboo slip version of the Laozi.