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New Books in Philosophy
Christine Abigail L. Tan, "Freedom's Frailty: Self-Realization in the Neo-Daoist Philosophy of Guo Xiang's Zhuangzhi" (SUNY Press, 2024)
May 21, 2024
Christine Abigail L. Tan discusses interpreting the Zhuangzi through Guo Xiang for political insight. She explains Guo's logic of convergence and use of self-realization for political transformation. The podcast explores misconceptions in Guo's teachings, contrasts Chinese and Western views on freedom, and delves into Guo's interpretation of Neo-Daoism and self-realization.
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- Guo Xiang's philosophy emphasizes a holistic understanding of freedom intertwining metaphysical and political realms.
- Self-realization in Guo Xiang's context involves continuous change and interdependence, challenging static notions of the self.
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Embracing Contradiction and Intercausality: Guo Xiang's Logic of Convergence
Guo Xiang champions a radical form of freedom, intertwining metaphysical and political freedom despite conventional fatalist interpretations. His commentary elucidates Zhuangzi's stance on freedom, emphasizing a dynamic interconnection between metaphysical and political domains. By introducing a logic of convergence, Guo Xiang posits a world where everything converges, dissolving linear causality. This redefined paradigm challenges traditional views on independence and dependence, advocating for a holistic understanding of intercausality and radical freedom.
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