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)
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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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Guo Xiang's Concept of Freedom
01:53 • 13min
Exploring the Political Dimensions of Zhuangza's Philosophy through Guo Xiang
14:42 • 2min
Exploring Misconceptions in the Philosopher's Teachings
16:45 • 2min
Guoxiang's Interpretation and Neo-Daoism
18:30 • 16min
Exploration of Self-Natures and Self-Realization in Guo Xiang's Philosophy
34:18 • 4min
The Dynamic Nature of Self-Realization
37:54 • 6min
Exploring Guizhou's Interpretation of the Butterfly Dream Story
44:15 • 5min