The paradox of being
truth, identity, and images in Daoism
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- 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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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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truth, identity, and images in Daoism Harvard LibraryCloud bibliographic record xiii, 346 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. | 2019 | Harvard University Asia Center | English |
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