• Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State (English Edition): His Life, Philosophy & Quotations
  • Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State (English Edition): His Life, Philosophy & Quotations
  • Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State (English Edition): His Life, Philosophy & Quotations
  • Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State (English Edition): His Life, Philosophy & Quotations
  • Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State (English Edition): His Life, Philosophy & Quotations
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Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State (English Edition): His Life, Philosophy & Quotations

Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State (English Edition): His Life, Philosophy & Quotations

The Wisdom of China Series — A Biography Tracing His Life, Taoist Thought, Key Chapters Like A Happy Excursion, and Selected Quotations — Not an Academic Commentary
This English-language biography introduces Zhuangzi as a historical figure and a Taoist thinker—not as an abstract name. It moves through his life, his choice to manage a lacquer plantation rather than serve a king, his development of Laozi‘s thought, and the ideas crystallised in the book that bears his name—including the famous chapters “A Happy Excursion” and “Uniformity Theory.” It also includes a selection of quotations from Zhuangzi, so readers can hear his voice directly. Written for general readers approaching Chinese thought for the first time, it explains the ideas without assuming prior knowledge. If you want a readable introduction to who Zhuangzi was, what he taught, and why he still matters—rather than an academic study of Taoism—this is it.
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About This Book
The Wisdom of China: Zhuangzi invites Western readers to explore the life and thought of one of China’s most beloved sages. As the inheritor and developer of Lao Tzu's philosophy, Zhuangzi is known for his witty parables and his advocacy for absolute spiritual freedom -7-9.

This book is part of the English-language “Wisdom of China” series, designed specifically for an international audience. It uses vivid storytelling and a contemporary perspective to bring ancient Chinese philosophy to life -9.

What’s Inside:

  • A Vivid Biography: Learn about Zhuangzi's life, from his humble role as a minor official to his rejection of high office in favor of a free, carefree life -9-10.

  • Core Philosophical Ideas: Discover key concepts from his masterpiece, the Zhuangzi, including famous chapters like "Free and Easy Wandering" and "Discussion on Making All Things Equal" -7-10.

  • Cross-Cultural Echoes: The book draws comparisons between Zhuangzi's thought and Western philosophy, making his ideas more accessible -7.

  • Key Quotations: A collection of Zhuangzi’s most memorable sayings is included for easy reference

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