Taoism: The Enduring Tradition

by Russell Kirkland and R. Kirkland

Book Overview

This clear and reliable introduction to Taoism (also known as Daoism) brings a fresh dimension to a tradition that has found a natural place in Western society. Examining Taoist sacred texts together with current scholarship, it surveys Taoism's ancient roots, contemporary heritage and role in daily life.
From Taoism's spiritual philosophy to its practical perspectives on life and death, self-cultivation, morality, society, leadership and gender,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415263220
• ISBN13: 9780415263221
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"