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The Paradox of Being

- Truth, Identity, and Images in Daoism

About The Paradox of Being

Through research into Daoist ritual in history and as it survives today, Andersen shows that the concept of truth in Chinese Daoist philosophy and ritual posits being as a paradox anchored in the inexistent Way, and consists in seeking to be an exception to ordinary norms and rules of behavior which nonetheless engages what is common to us all.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674241107
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 362
  • Published:
  • August 5, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x162x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 684 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of The Paradox of Being

Through research into Daoist ritual in history and as it survives today, Andersen shows that the concept of truth in Chinese Daoist philosophy and ritual posits being as a paradox anchored in the inexistent Way, and consists in seeking to be an exception to ordinary norms and rules of behavior which nonetheless engages what is common to us all.

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