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Chung-Yuan Chang - Creativity and Taoism: A Study of Chinese Philosophy, Art and Poetry - 9781848190504 - V9781848190504
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Creativity and Taoism: A Study of Chinese Philosophy, Art and Poetry

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Description for Creativity and Taoism: A Study of Chinese Philosophy, Art and Poetry Paperback. Accessible and scholarly, this classic book considers the underlying philosophy and the aesthetics of Chinese art and poetry, the expression of the Taoist approach to existence. Chung-yuan Chang's always lucid narrative explores the relationship between the Tao and the creative arts, introducing classic paintings and poems to bring Taoism to life. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ABA; HPDF; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 348.

In Creativity and Taoism, Chang Chung-yuan makes the elusive principle of Tao available to the western mind with objectivity, warmth, and depth of insight. It is an important contribution to the task of making the Taoist wisdom accessible to the western intellect'

- Ira Progoff

'No one can read Chang's book without experiencing a broadening of his mental horizons'

- John C. H. Wu, Philosophy East and West

'His interpretation of the Taoist roots of Ch'an has been presented with taste and learning that help to clear up many questions that must have occurred ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
348g
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848190504
SKU
V9781848190504
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Chung-Yuan Chang
Chung-yuan Chang was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He died in 1988, aged 84.

Reviews for Creativity and Taoism: A Study of Chinese Philosophy, Art and Poetry
"'In Creativity and Taoism, Chang Chung-yuan makes the elusive principle of Tao available to the western mind with objectivity, warmth, and depth of insight. It is an important contribution to the task of making the Taoist wisdom accessible to the western intellect' (Ira Progoff) 'No one can read Chang's book without experiencing a broadening of his mental horizons' (John C. ... Read more

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