Series of Eastern Philosophy and Wisdom · The

Author: Wu Yi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Over two thousand three hundred years ago, in Meng County in southeastern China, a phenomenal genius emerged. With a rich imagination, he explored the depths of the heavens and the earth, leaving no stone unturned; with sharp eloquence, he mocked and criticized the heroes of the world, yet no one could refute him; with a keen intellect, he could speak of what others desired to say and even of what others could not express. Especially his literary prowess, which roamed freely and wielded power with ease, has transcended the barriers of time and remains as fresh, captivating, and impactful today as ever. He is Zhuangzi. He is the second peak of Taoism. He is the author of the "Southward Journey," the masterpiece praised by Jin Shengtan as one of the six great works. This book begins with Zhuangzi's advocacy of "freedom from desire," refuting previous misinterpretations, revealing the true essence of "freedom from desire," explaining that knowledge and morality are the two paths to this state, and uncovering the profound and serious themes hidden behind Zhuangzi's "freedom from desire."