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Libra Esoterica

The paradox of being

truth, identity, and images in Daoism

by Poul Andersen

  • First published:
  • 21st century
  • Language: English

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.

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truth, identity, and images in Daoism

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xiii, 346 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

2019Harvard University Asia CenterEnglish
  • 9780674241107
  • 067424110X
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