The pivor of Dao, translation and philosophical analysis of Zhuang Zi'sQiwulun.

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K.U.Leuven

René Ransdorp translated the Qiwulun (Treatise on the Equalization of Things) into Dutch making use thereby of philological studies by contemporary Chinese Zhuangzi specialists.In the Introduction the author clarifies his position with regard to questions about authorship, authenticity, dating and classification of theZhuangzi chapters.In the first part of the dissertation a large number of Chinese commentaries on the Qiwulun are presented. This is done in such a way that the core ideas of the Qiwulun are clarified from variousnbsp;angles.In the introductory chapter of the second part the nucleus of Zhuang Zi’s thought is described as being a continuous plea for an optimal receptiveness with regard to all beings (“the ten thousand things”). The main characteristics of this basic attitude are developed in the two following chapters, respectively, from the perspective of Zhuang Zi’s ethics, and, his philosophy of language.The concluding chapter of the dissertation attempts to deepen and

Timeframe:

1 Oct 2004 → 1 Oct 2008

Keywords:

Zhuang Zi's Qiwulun

Discipline codes:

• HUMANITIES (H)
  • Philosophy