Zhang Zhongxun - Theory of Natural Life

Author: Zhang Zhongxing
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The Theory of Living in Accordance with Nature is a work by Zhang Zhongxing, a renowned expert in Chinese literature and history and a respected cultural elder, on the philosophy of life. In the book, the author replaces the ancient concept of "following one's nature" with "living in accordance with nature," elaborating on his various insights into "how to live well." At nearly a century old, this cultural elder uses his rich life experience and profound humanistic knowledge to organize the many aspects of life into three categories of sixty questions. From the perspective of bridging the ancient and modern and comparing China with the world, he analyzes the issues in detail, tracing their origins, and presents his thoughts in a conversational, literary style. The book opens people's minds and broadens their perspectives through its connection of theory and practice, as well as its integration of history and reality. This book was first published by the Chinese Social Sciences Press in September 1993. For this revised edition, references and a few notes have been added to facilitate readers' understanding. The Book of Rites states in the Doctrine of the Mean: "Heaven's decree is called nature; following one's nature is called the Way." Following one's nature is the Way, and living in accordance with nature is also the Way—this Way is what is commonly referred to as the way of life. In simple terms, it means finding out how one feels life should be lived. This book is a work by Zhang Zhongxing, a renowned expert in Chinese literature and history and a respected cultural elder, on the philosophy of life. In the book, the author replaces the ancient concept of "following one's nature" with "living in accordance with nature," elaborating on his various insights into "how to live well." At nearly a century old, this cultural elder uses his rich life experience and profound humanistic knowledge to organize the many aspects of life into three categories of sixty questions. From the perspective of bridging the ancient and modern and comparing China with the world, he analyzes the issues in detail, tracing their origins, and presents his thoughts in a conversational, literary style. The book opens people's minds and broadens their perspectives through its connection of theory and practice, as well as its integration of history and reality.