Author Description
Part One Text -- Times And Authorship -- Textual Development -- Key Concepts -- Part Two Traditional Expansions -- Communities And Politiics -- Devotional Activation -- Commentary Exegeses -- Later Devlopments -- Part Three Modern Perception -- China Today -- In The World -- English Translations -- Western Adaptations. Livia Kohn. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical development, philosophical core, and global reception of the Daode Jing. Livia Kohn, a scholar of Taoist studies, utilizes historical analysis and textual criticism to examine how this foundational text evolved from its ancient origins into a multifaceted influence on Chinese culture and modern Western thought.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the text's authorship and early development
- Examination of key philosophical concepts within the Daode Jing
- Overview of traditional religious and political applications
- Survey of modern Western translations and cultural adaptations
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a line-by-line philosophical commentary
- Does not focus on personal meditative practice or self-help applications
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of Chinese philosophy frequently cite this text as a comprehensive introduction to the Daode Jing's historical trajectory. Experts highlight the author's ability to synthesize complex academic research into a structured overview suitable for academic and general study.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190689854
ISBN-13:
9780190689858
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
History
Religion
Taoïsme
Taoism
Herméneutique
Asian Studies
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