An Introduction To The Philosophy And Religion Of Taoism
Subtitle: Pathways To Immortality
Publisher: Sussex Academic Press
Published: October 19, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 342
ISBN-13: 9781845190866
Subjects: Taoism; Religion - World Religions; Philosophy; Taoist; Eastern - Taoism
Description: In its rich evolution from antiquity to present times, Chinese religion has encompassed manifold religious expressions. Taoism is one facet of Chinese religion, and exemplifies particularly well the variety of beliefs and practices that humankind has adopted and experienced in the search for answers to both ultimate and proximate questions about life and death. This book explores the different pathways Taoism took in that search, touching at many points on the other interrelated facets of Chinese religion in Confucianism, Buddhism and popular religion. The mystical, philosophical traditions of Taoism are analyzed, as well as the more colorful and overtly religious strands of Taoism.