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The Tao of the West: Western Tranformations of Taoist Thought
Contributor(s): Clarke, J. J. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0415206200     ISBN-13: 9780415206204
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE: $50.30  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2000
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Annotation: In "The Tao of the West," J. J. Clarke shows us how Taoism has transformed many key areas of Western life and thought. Taoist texts, ideas and practices have over several centuries been assimilated into a whole range of interests and activities found in the West. From the everyday impact of practices such as Feng Shui and Tai Chi to more esoteric formulations found in religion, philosophy, ethics, politics, and ecology, Taoism has inspired the Western world. "The Tao of the West" not only provides a fascinating introduction to Taoism but offers a timely insight into the history of the West's encounter with this ancient tradition.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist)
Dewey: 181
LCCN: 00701296
Lexile Measure: 1760(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.96" W x 9" L (0.98 lbs) 284 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Taoism
Features: Bibliography
Review Citations: Choice 03/01/2001 pg. 1285
 
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Publisher Description:
In this book, J.J. Clarke shows us how Taoist texts, ideas, and practices have been assimilated within a whole range of Western ideas and agendas. We see how Chinese thinkers such as Lao-tzu and Chuang tzu, along with practices such as Feng Shui and Tai Chi, have been used as a key Western inspiration in religion, philosophy, ethics, politics, ecology and health.
The Tao of the West not only provides a fascinating introduction to Taoism, it also offers a timely insight into the history of the West's encounter with this ancient tradition, and into the issues arising from inter-cultural dialogue. Anyone interested in understanding the key influence Taoism has had on the West will welcome and embrace this book.
 
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