The Metaphysics of Philosophical Daoism

ISBN-13: 9780367621797 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 202 str.

Kai Zheng

Opis

Drawing on evidence from a wide range of classical Chinese texts, this book argues that xingershangxue, the study of "beyond form", constitutes the core argument and intellectual foundation of Daoist philosophy.

Spis treści

Part 1: The Meaning of Dao, De and Metaphysics 1. "The Meaning of Dao and De"- Philosophical Daoism’s Core Thesis 2. Dao: A Discussion with the Meaning of Wu at its Centre 3. De: With Xuande as an Example 4.Spontaneously self-so (ziran): An Analysis from Two Perspectives 5. What Is Daoist Metaphysics? Part 2: From Physics to Metaphysics 1. Daoist Physics 2. Dao and Things 3. Transformation: Between Eternity and Transience