The Way of Water (The Natural Philosophy of Water's Non-Action and the Way of Conducting Oneself and Establishing a Career)

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 calls on rulers to practice the way of the king, nourishing the people with their virtue. "Non-action" (wu wei) and "nature" are two important concepts in the Tao Te Ching, which requires the sage to act like water in "non-action," with the people naturally following like rivers flowing into the sea. It encourages people to be like water—non-action, never self-satisfied, yielding and avoiding confrontation, using softness to overcome hardness, and being all-encompassing. This book is an 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!