Name: Daoism: A Beginner's Guide
SKU: 1954581
Price: 45.97 NZD
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Author: James Miller
ISBN: 9781851685660

Type

Physical Book

Author

James Miller

Publisher

ONEWorld Publications

Year

2008

Language

English

Pages

240

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.8x14.4x1.7 cm

Weight

0.26 kg.

ISBN

1851685669

ISBN13

9781851685660

Synopsis "Daoism: A Beginner's Guide"

From T'ai Chi to the Ming Dynasty, this is an engrossing guide to the elusive Chinese tradition of Daoism. Spanning the centuries and crossing the globe, this engaging introduction covers everything Daoist, from the religion of the ancients to 21st century T'ai Chi and meditation. Complete with a timeline of Daoist history and a full glossary, Daoism: A Beginner's Guide will prove invaluable not only to students, but also to general readers who wish to learn more about the origins and nature of a profound tradition, and about its role and relevance in our fast-moving 21st century existence.

James Miller

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James Miller (born in 1947) is an American writer and academic, PhD in History of Ideas from Brandeis University. Currently, he heads the Liberal Studies department at the New School for Social Research.

Among his most notable works is The Passion of Michel Foucault (1993), a biography that explores the life and thought of the French philosopher. Another notable work is Lives Under Scrutiny: From Socrates to Nietzsche (2011), where he analyzes the trajectories of various philosophers throughout history. These publications belong to the genre of philosophical essay and have been recognized for their depth and academic rigor.

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