The Tao of the Huainan Masters: A Cornerstone of Chinese Thought

by Rosemary Brant

Extracts are presented here from The Masters of Huainan, a Taoist work that deals with the natural, social, and spiritual sciences, written more than 2,000 years ago during an era of reconstruction... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9654941872
• ISBN13: 9789654941877
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Astrolog
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A Taoist Treatise on Rulership

The only reason I gave this review a 4 stars, is because of the various typos that sprang up in this edition. The editors weren't doing their job, and it reflects poorly on the publisher. As for the book itself, it is a (roughly) 2nd century text known as the Huainan Zi, or the Masters of Huainan, a series of verses in the style of the Tao Te Ching. The writing combines loose elements of Confucianism, heavily overlaid by Taoist philosophy, with emphasis on equilibrium between the ruling body, and it's subjects. A highly enjoyable read, with a message that still pertains to modern day leadership. You just might find yourself surprised.