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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Zhuangzi

Book • 476

The Zhuangzi is a compilation of writings attributed to Zhuang Zhou and his followers.

It consists of 33 chapters, divided into 'Inner Chapters' (chapters 1-7), 'Outer Chapters' (chapters 8-22), and 'Miscellaneous Chapters' (chapters 23-33).

The text advocates for embracing spontaneity, accepting the natural order of the universe (the Dao), and living a life free from the constraints of societal norms and conventions.

It uses parables, anecdotes, and humorous stories to illustrate the arbitrariness of human distinctions and the importance of living in harmony with nature.

Mentioned by

Edward Slingerland

Michael Wittschier

Jürgen Wiebicke

Gayoung Gregory

Eric Schwitzgebel

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Alan Watts

in relation to Taoism and the interconnectedness of all things.

Ep. 1 - Following the Taoist Way

Mentioned by

John Gray

as a key text in Eastern traditions.

John Gray on Pessimism, Liberalism, and Theism

Mentioned by

Edward Slingerland

as an early Taoist text, comparing the Daoist sage to a drunken person.

160 | Edward Slingerland on Confucianism, Daoism, and Wu Wei

Mentioned by

Audrey Tang

as a significant influence on her thinking, particularly regarding Taoism.

Audrey Tang on the Technology of Democracy

Erwähnt von

Michael Wittschier

und

Jürgen Wiebicke

im Kontext des Taoismus und seiner Lehren.

Michael Wittschier: Lebensphilosophie des Daoismus'

Mentioned by

Justin Tiwald

when discussing the Neo-Confucian philosopher Zhu Xi and his views on the unity of virtues.

Episode 19: Zhu Xi on the Unity of the Virtues

Mentioned by

Alan Watts

as a unique philosopher with humor, encouraging to read.

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Mentioned by

Edward Slingerland

as using the example of drunkenness as an analogy for wu wei.

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Referred to by

Steve Kaufmann

in relation to Taoist philosophy and its impact on his approach to language learning.

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Mentioned by

Jason Gregory

and

Gayoung Gregory

in relation to Taoist philosophy and the concept of intuition.

#109: Taoism's UNCONVENTIONAL Advice on Doing Nothing

Mentioned by

Jason Gregory

as one of the greatest books in world literature.

#119: Taoism on AI, Politics, and the Perfection of Imperfection

Mentioned by

Jack Purdy

when discussing a book that helped him realize that work is not meant to fill all aspects of life.

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Mentioned by

Eric Schwitzgebel

as a text alongside the Tao Te Ching that is another pre-unification, really ancient Taoist text.

#66 Harmonizing the Dao with analytic philosopher Eric Schwitzgebel

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