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1 online resource (223 pages) |
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Investigating Philosophy of Religion |
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Investigating philosophy of religion.
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Dynastic chart -- Introduction: The nature of Daoism -- Cultural features -- Three dimensions -- Periodization -- Later developments -- Notes -- References -- Part I Reality -- 1 Ultimate reality -- Dao -- Oneness -- Stages of unfolding -- Underlying structures -- Notes -- References -- 2 The world -- Vital energy -- Yin-Yang and the five phases -- The world in nines -- Notes -- References -- 3 Heavens and hells -- Gods, ancestors, and immortals -- Underworld administration -- The heavens -- Transition -- Notes -- References -- Part II Humanity -- 4 The body -- Dimensions -- Internal structure -- Body gods -- Dynamic landscape -- Notes -- References -- 5 Mind, thoughts, and emotions -- Major levels -- Psychological forces -- Cognitive functions -- Forms of meditation -- Notes -- References -- 6 The human condition -- Life and world -- Inner nature -- Determinism -- Multiple generations -- Notes -- References -- Part III Community -- 7 Forms of community -- Ideal vision -- Communitas -- Monasteries -- Joining nature -- Notes -- References -- 8 Women and the family -- The power of yin -- Intentional ungendering -- The family -- Universal kin -- Notes -- References -- 9 Leadership -- Types of leaders -- Personal virtues -- The sage -- Legitimation -- Notes -- References -- Part IV Ethics -- 10 Daoist ethics -- Uniqueness -- Freedom from domination -- Religious ethics -- Notes -- References -- 11 The nature of evil -- Inherent and created evil -- Souls and body gods -- Social dimensions -- The Chinese development -- The rejection of guilt -- Notes -- References -- 12 Religious precepts -- Taboos -- The five precepts -- Prohibitions and admonitions -- Resolutions -- Notes -- References -- 13 Karmic consequences -- Moral rectitude -- Rebirth patterns |
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Accounting of deeds -- Notes -- References -- Part V Perfection -- 14 Selfhood and spontaneity -- Selfhood -- Spontaneity -- Social application -- Object and observing self -- Notes -- References -- 15 The perfect human -- The great man -- The perfected -- Social interaction -- Notes -- References -- 16 Immortality -- Transformation -- Supernatural powers -- Ascension -- Deification -- Notes -- References -- Conclusion: Contemporary connections -- The quantum world -- Energy medicine -- Immortalism -- Notes -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
Daoism: A Contemporary Philosophical Investigation explores philosophy of religion from a Daoist perspective. Philosophy of religion is a thriving field today, increasingly expanding from its traditional theistic, Christian roots into more cosmologically oriented Asian religions. This book raises a number of different issues on the three levels of cosmos, individual, and society, and addresses key questions like: What are the distinctive characteristics of Daoist thought and cosmology? How does it approach problems of creation, body, mind, and society? What, ultimately, is Dao? How does it manifest and play a role in the world? What are the key features of Daoist communities and ethics? What role does the body play in Daoism? What do Daoists think is the relationship between language and reality? What is Daoist immortality? How do Daoists envision the perfect life on earth? The volume delves into philosophical subject matter in a way that is accessible to those approaching the topic for this first time, while also making an original contribution to Daoist philosophy of religion. This volume is suitable for use by undergraduate and graduate students studying Chinese religion and philosophy, as well as more general introductory courses on Daoism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 11, 2024) |
| Subject |
Taoism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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RELIGION -- General.
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Taoism
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781351396127 |
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1351396129 |
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9780203731437 |
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0203731433 |
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9781351396110 |
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1351396110 |
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9781351396103 |
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1351396102 |
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