Lao Zhuang's Artistic Conception and Modern Life (Revised Edition)

Author: Wang Deyou
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were the axial age in the history of Chinese culture. During this time, various schools of thought emerged, and intellectual debates flourished, leading to a high level of academic and cultural development. Just as ancient Greek philosophy is the source of Western philosophical thought, the pre-Qin schools of thought were the source of China's intellectual development for two thousand years. The artistic conception of Laozi and Zhuangzi, as an ancient cultural relic, not only continues to influence modern life but also provides certain guidance for it. This book aims to reveal and analyze the artistic conception of Laozi and Zhuangzi, so that readers can consciously discard and learn from it, gaining beneficial inspiration and enhancing people's national self-esteem and confidence. The book "The Pre-Qin Schools of Thought and Modern Culture" summarizes the philosophical insights of the pre-Qin schools of thought that meet the needs of social development, strives to explore the law-like views in their theories, evaluates their principles of conduct in a balanced manner, and introduces their methods of understanding things and strategies for achieving success in a realistic way. The book embodies the essence of traditional Chinese culture, reflecting the crystallization of life philosophy and wisdom, and holds significant importance for improving people's spiritual civilization and cultural and intellectual quality.