Taoist Texts - Frederic Henry Balfour - Bog

Taoist Texts: Ethical, Political And Speculative is a comprehensive book written by Frederic Henry Balfour that explores the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Taoism's ethical, political, and speculative aspects.The book is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Taoism. The first section focuses on ethical Taoism, which is concerned with the individual's relationship with the world and emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with nature. This section includes translations of several key Taoist texts, including the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang Tzu.The second section of the book delves into political Taoism, which is concerned with the relationship between the individual and the state. This section includes translations of texts that discuss the ideal ruler and the role of the state in promoting social harmony.The third and final section of the book explores speculative Taoism, which is concerned with the nature of reality and the ultimate purpose of life. This section includes translations of texts that discuss metaphysical concepts such as the Tao and the Yin-Yang principle.Overall, Taoist Texts: Ethical, Political And Speculative is an essential read for anyone interested in Taoism and its various aspects. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophy and includes translations of key texts, making it an excellent resource for both scholars and casual readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.