Taoism: Growth of a Religion
by Isabelle Robinet
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Author: Isabelle RobinetTranslator: Phyllis Brooks
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); French (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-05-01
ISBN: 0804728399
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Stanford University Press
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Book Review: A key text on Taoism
Summary: 5 Stars
A highly recommendable scholarly discussion of the origin and development of Taoism up to the 14th century CE. I have long been frustrated by the popular distinction between 'philosophical' and 'religious' Taoism, since such a distinction could in principle be made of any religion. The danger is that what westerners like they call 'philosophical' and what they don't like they label 'religious'and then dispense with. The idea that some metaphysical 'essence' of Taoism deserves to be taken seriously, while the rituals and practice of Taoism do not is fundamentally bad scholarship. Fortunately then, Robinet challenges the popular view head on by claiming and showing that 'religious' Taoism is simply the practice of 'philosophical' Taoism. One without the other is senseless. This is an important work, but for a general introduction to Taoism for the interested beginner I would also recommend Martin Palmer's 'The Elements of Taoism'. Palmer sems to be aware of and in sympathy with Robinet's position.
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