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Wandering in the Ruler's Cage: Zhuangzi as a Political Philosopher

Wandering in the Ruler's Cage: Zhuangzi as a Political Philosopher <p>Abstract:</p><p>While the <i>Zhuangzi</i> is an object of perennial interest among scholars of classical Chinese philosophy, it is rarely taken as a major work of political thought. This article contends that Zhuangzi off ers a more coherent and powerful political message than is often thought. It is argued that he provides a compelling account of the psychological origins of political confl icts, as well as a therapeutic strategy designed to mitigate them.</p> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Philosophy East and West University of Hawai'I Press

Wandering in the Ruler&apos;s Cage: Zhuangzi as a Political Philosopher

Rathnam, Lincoln
Philosophy East and West , Volume 69 (4) – Jan 7, 2020
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Abstract

<p>Abstract:</p><p>While the <i>Zhuangzi</i> is an object of perennial interest among scholars of classical Chinese philosophy, it is rarely taken as a major work of political thought. This article contends that Zhuangzi off ers a more coherent and powerful political message than is often thought. It is argued that he provides a compelling account of the psychological origins of political confl icts, as well as a therapeutic strategy designed to mitigate them.</p>

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Published: Jan 7, 2020

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