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Book Title
Essential Tao
Publication Name
The Essential Tao
Title
The Essential Tao
Author
Thomas Cleary
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-10
0062502166
EAN
9780062502162
ISBN
9780062502162
Publisher
HarperCollins
Genre
Religion
Release Year
2023
Release Date
20/11/2023
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
0.7in
Item Length
8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
6.1 Oz
Publication Year
1993
Features
Revised
Topic
Taoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), General
Number of Pages
176 Pages

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Thomas Cleary's new translation of two Chinese classics describing the essential philosophy and practice of Tao, written long ago as maps of the Way: 'Tao Te Ching' and 'Chuang-tzu'. Cleary's presentation restores the power and mind-opening distinctive

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HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062502166
ISBN-13
9780062502162
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Essential Tao
Author
Thomas Cleary
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Taoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), General
Publication Year
1993
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
176 Pages

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Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
6.1 Oz

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Revised Edition
Lccn
91-055283
Dewey Decimal
299/.51482
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20

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  • by michelangelo1475-1564
    Feb 21, 2010

    Old School Omissions, Poor Translation, Typical at Best

    Published in 1993, this is probably the worst of all of the translations of the "Tao Te Ching" that I've read. Here's why: 1) Thomas Cleary, the translator, is not a "master" of Chinese translation by 21st century research methodologists' standards. This translation reminds me of one that leaves all of the translator's biases invisible. Rather like the "King James Version" of the Bible does. Modern scholars can rip this translation apart exposing its numerous flaws. 2) Instead of this book providing an adequate translation & modern interpretation of the "Tao Te Ching" itself, it is more of what is called "literary criticism" of two different Taoist classics. At times it is difficult to distinguish which of the 2 texts the author is critiquing. 3) Whenever I read the word "essential," ...

  • by phamsept2056
    Nov 05, 2022

    Good sources of low prices book

    I love China philosophy, and science book, ebay is a good source for books readers

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: zbkinternational

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