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An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages
Jean Cooper
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Description for An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages
Paperback. Containing 118 color illustrations, this book provides an introduction to Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. It explores the concept of the Tao (Way), the symbolism of Yin-Yang, and the thought of the leading Taoist sages. Num Pages: 118 pages, 118 colour photos. BIC Classification: HRKN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 194 x 13. Weight in Grams: 586.
This beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to the history and development of Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Chapters include discussions on the concept of the Tao (or Way), the symbolism of Yin-Yang, the relationship between Taoism and the natural world and the work and philosophy of the leading Taoist sages. The last section of the book deals with Taoist art, the symbolism of plants and animals, the Taoist garden and the relationship of Taoism with Buddhism and Hinduism. This edited edition of selected chapters from J.C. Cooper's writings on Taoism contains 118 stunning colour ... Read more
This beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to the history and development of Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Chapters include discussions on the concept of the Tao (or Way), the symbolism of Yin-Yang, the relationship between Taoism and the natural world and the work and philosophy of the leading Taoist sages. The last section of the book deals with Taoist art, the symbolism of plants and animals, the Taoist garden and the relationship of Taoism with Buddhism and Hinduism. This edited edition of selected chapters from J.C. Cooper's writings on Taoism contains 118 stunning colour ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
World Wisdom Books United States
Number of pages
118
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
585g
Number of Pages
118
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781935493167
SKU
V9781935493167
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99-15
About Jean Cooper
Jean C. Cooper was born in Northern China, where she spent much of her childhood. She attended school in both China and England and studied Philosophy at St Andrew's University. She lectured on Comparative Religion, Philosophy, and Symbolism, wrote several books and articles on Taoism and was a regular contributor to the journal Studies in Comparative Religion. She died in ... Read more
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