The Daode Jing A Guide
The Daode Jing A Guide by Livia Kohn, published by Oxford University Press in 2019, offers a comprehensive exploration of this foundational text in both traditional Chinese culture and world philosophy. Spanning 273 pages, this guide delves into the Daode jing, composed around the middle of the 4th century BCE and attributed to the thinker Laozi. The work is recognized for its aphorisms aimed at assisting local lords in governance and is notable for being one of the most translated texts globally.
Readers will find an insightful overview of the Daode jing’s historical context, major concepts, and its relevance today. The guide highlights key passages and connects them to the religious practices of traditional Daoism, providing a deeper understanding of its philosophical and spiritual dimensions. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in philosophy, Taoism, and Eastern religious thought.
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The Daode jing (“Book of the Dao and Its Virtue”) is an essential work in both traditional Chinese culture and world philosophy. The oldest text of philosophical Daoism, and widely venerated among religious Daoist practitioners, it was composed around the middle of the 4th century BCE. Ascribed to a thinker named Laozi, a contemporary of Confucius, the work is based on a set of aphorisms designed to help local lords improve their techniques of government. The most translated book after the Bible, the Daode jing appears in numerous variants and remains highly relevant in the modern world. This guide provides an overview of the text, presenting its historical unfolding, its major concepts, and its contemporary use. It also gives some indication of its essence by citing relevant passages and linking them to the religious practices of traditional Daoism.
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