Yang Chu's Garden Of Pleasure (1912)

By Zhu Yang, Chu Yang, Hugh Cranmer-Byng, et al.

Book Overview

Yang Chu's Garden of Pleasure is a philosophical book written by the ancient Chinese philosopher Yang Chu in the 4th century BC. The book is a collection of essays and poems that explore the concept of pleasure and its role in human life. Yang Chu's philosophy is centered around the idea that one should pursue pleasure and avoid pain, and that the ultimate goal of life is to achieve happiness and contentment. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of pleasure. The first part focuses on the pleasures of the body, including food, sex, and physical sensations. The second part explores the pleasures of the mind, including music, art, and literature. The third part examines the pleasures of the spirit, including meditation and spiritual practices. Throughout the book, Yang Chu emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and enjoying life to the fullest. He also stresses the importance of balance and moderation, and warns against excess and addiction. Overall, Yang Chu's Garden of Pleasure offers a unique perspective on the nature of pleasure and its role in human life. It is a thought-provoking and insightful book that continues to be studied and discussed by philosophers and scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116195922X
• ISBN13: 9781161959222
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"