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Karyn Lai. “Early Daoist Philosophy: Dao, Language and Society”.
2008, Chapter 6. In An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy. Cambridge University Press, 93-110.
Topics: Communication; Culture; Personal and Social Identity
Keywords: Chinese Philosophy; Chinese metaphysics; Daoism; classics; philosophy of language
Traditions: Australasian/Oceanian; East Asian; Historical
Languages: Classical Chinese; English

Figures: Laozi

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, Contributed by: I Xuan Chong
Abstract:
This chapter - taken from the first edition of An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy - presents a comprehensive introduction to key ideas and arguments in early Daoist philosophy.
Comment: This introductory chapter offers a reliable and accessible interpretation of the Laozi.
Difficulty: Easy
Recommended use: Introductory

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