| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 346 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Series |
Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series ; 120
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Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series ; 120.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Copyright Page / Author: Poul Andersen -- Dedication / Author: Poul Andersen -- Illustrations / Author: Poul Andersen -- Acknowledgments / Author: Poul Andersen -- Note to the Reader / Author: Poul Andersen -- Introduction / Author: Poul Andersen -- Chapter 1 Truth and Subjectivation / Author: Poul Andersen -- Chapter 2 Truth and Knowledge / Author: Poul Andersen -- Chapter 3 The Concept of "Zhen" / Author: Poul Andersen -- Chapter 4 Liturgical Symbols and Images / Author: Poul Andersen -- Chapter 5 Unity and Identity / Author: Poul Andersen -- Chapter 6 Sincerity and Ascent to Heaven / Author: Poul Andersen -- Closing Remarks / Author: Poul Andersen. |
| Summary |
"Addresses the concept of truth in Chinese Daoist philosophy and ritual. Through wide-ranging research into Daoist ritual, both in history and as it survives in the present day, shows that the concept of true reality that informs this tradition posits being as a paradox anchored in the inexistent Way"--Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Taoism.
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Truth -- Religious aspects -- Taoism.
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Taoism -- Rituals.
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Taoist philosophy.
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Taoism. |
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Taoism |
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Taoism -- Rituals |
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Taoist philosophy |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780674241107 067424110X (DLC) 2018057657 (OCoLC)1089882319 |
| ISBN |
9781684171040 (electronic bk.) |
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1684171040 (electronic bk.) |
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9780674241107 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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067424110X (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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