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Introduction to the Philosophy and Religion of Taoism: Pathways to Immortality
Jeaneane Fowler
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Description for Introduction to the Philosophy and Religion of Taoism: Pathways to Immortality
Hardback. In its rich evolution from antiquity to present times, Chinese religion has encompassed manifold religious expressions. Taoism is one facet of Chinese religion, and exemplifies particularly well the variety of beliefs and practices that humankind has adop Num Pages: 342 pages. BIC Classification: HRKN5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 770.
In its rich evolution from antiquity to present times, Chinese religion has encompassed manifold religious expressions. Taoism is one facet of Chinese religion, and exemplifies particularly well the variety of beliefs and practices that humankind has adopted and experienced in the search for answers to both ultimate and proximate questions about life and death. This book explores the different pathways Taoism took in that search, touching at many points on the other interrelated facets of Chinese religion in Confucianism, Buddhism and popular religion. The mystical, philosophical traditions of Taoism are analysed, as well as the more colourful and overtly religious ... Read more
In its rich evolution from antiquity to present times, Chinese religion has encompassed manifold religious expressions. Taoism is one facet of Chinese religion, and exemplifies particularly well the variety of beliefs and practices that humankind has adopted and experienced in the search for answers to both ultimate and proximate questions about life and death. This book explores the different pathways Taoism took in that search, touching at many points on the other interrelated facets of Chinese religion in Confucianism, Buddhism and popular religion. The mystical, philosophical traditions of Taoism are analysed, as well as the more colourful and overtly religious ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
Number of Pages
342
Place of Publication
Liverpool, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845190859
SKU
V9781845190859
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About Jeaneane Fowler
Jeaneane Fowler was formerly Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wales, Newport, and later an Honorary Research fellow. Her publications include Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices (Choice Outstanding Title, 1997; revised and enlarged to two volumes in 2019), and in the same series, Humanism, Chinese Religions, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism in Wales; and books on ... Read more
Reviews for Introduction to the Philosophy and Religion of Taoism: Pathways to Immortality
"This is a balanced insight into a most difficult and complex subject. The author manages to present a vast wealth of factual information and academic study on subjects such as history, philosophy, religion and science, while remaining true to the inner mystical tradition. Performing such impossible feats is the essence of The Tao that cannot be spoken."
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