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Mysticism in the Zhuangzi

open access: yes, 2017
This dissertation proposes that the Zhuangzi contains some elements of mysticism, but not in the straightforward manner that scholars have typically suggested. A review of theories of mysticism shows that ‘mysticism’ in English-language literature covers a linguistically and culturally bound set of ideas originating in analyses of religious and ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Zhuāngzĭ and Ailton Krenak Against Utilitarianism

open access: yesAsian Studies
Despite temporal and geographical differences, two thinkers impacted their contexts with similar critiques of a type of reasoning they called “utilitarianism”: Zhuāngzǐ 莊子 (Chi­na, 369–286 BCE) and Ailton Krenak (Brazil, born 1953).
André Bueno   +2 more
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Inner Peace as the Seed of Global Peace: Unveiling the Link Between Zhuangzi’s Mysticism and Nonviolent Resistance

open access: yesReligions
This paper delves into the connection between Zhuangzi’s mystical philosophy and its potential application to nonviolent resistance movements. It argues that the cultivation of inner peace, as advocated by Zhuangzi, can serve as a powerful foundation for
Na Liu
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Transcending Individual Traditions: Zhang Taiyan’s Interpretation of Zhuangzi’s Notion of Chengxin

open access: yesReligions
This article examines the nuanced interpretations of chengxin 成心 in the Zhuangzi 莊子, a foundational Daoist text, across different philosophical traditions.
Cheng Wang
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“Circulations” and Self-Transcendence: A Comparative Study of Emerson and Zhuangzi

open access: yesReligions
In this article, I begin with the topic of “circulations”, conducting a comparative analysis of the similarities and differences in Emerson’s and Zhuangzi’s philosophies regarding “circulations” as the mode of cosmic generation and operation, as well as ...
Meng Jia
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