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The Sacred Books Of China The Texts Of Taoism V1: The Sacred Books Of The East V39

The Sacred Books Of China The Texts Of Taoism V1: The Sacred Books Of The East V39

Muller, F. Max
Legge, James

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesChinese HistoryTaoism

ISBN10: 1494146495
ISBN13: 9781494146498
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.60
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sacred Books of China: The Texts of Taoism, Volume 1, is a book that focuses on the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism. It is part of the larger collection of books known as The Sacred Books of the East, specifically Volume 39. The book was compiled and translated by F. Max Muller, a renowned German scholar of comparative religion and philology.The book contains translations of some of the most important texts of Taoism, including the Tao Te Ching, the Chuang Tzu, and the Lieh Tzu. These texts are considered to be the foundation of Taoist philosophy and provide insight into the Taoist way of life. The Tao Te Ching, for example, is a collection of 81 poems that offer guidance on how to live a simple, harmonious life in accordance with the Tao, or the natural order of the universe.Muller's translations are highly regarded for their accuracy and clarity, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Taoism or Chinese philosophy in general. The book also includes an introduction by Muller that provides historical and cultural context for the texts, as well as notes and annotations that help to clarify some of the more difficult passages.Overall, The Sacred Books of China: The Texts of Taoism, Volume 1, is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the rich history and philosophy of Taoism, and is a valuable addition to any library of religious or philosophical texts.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.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.

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