On Lao tzu : [Tao] / David Hong Cheng.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cheng, David H.

Series:

Wadsworth philosophers series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Laozi. Dao de jing.

Laozi.

Taoism.

Physical Description:

93 pages ; 22 cm.

Other Title:

Tao

Place of Publication:

Belmont, CA : Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, [2000]

Summary:

This brief text assists students in understanding Lao Tzu's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON LAO TZU is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage in the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

Contents:

Part 1 A New Interpretation of the Lao Tzu with Commentaries 9

1. Tao. Speculation on Creation 9

2. Dialectics 17

3. Cycles 18

4. Virtue 19

5. Contrasts Between Way of Heaven and Way of Earth 25

6. Contrarian Philosophy 31

7. Military Strategy and Tactics; Camouflage 34

8. Political Philosophy 38

9. Philosophy of Life 54

Part 2 The Lao Tzu 60.

Notes:

Parallel title in Chinese.

Includes bibliographical references (page 93).

Contains:

Laozi. Dao de jing. English

ISBN:

0534576095

OCLC:

43513359