The Way of Lao Tzu
by Wing-tsit Chan
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Author: Wing-tsit ChanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1963-01-11
ISBN: 0023207000
Number of pages: 296
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Book Review: Excellent translation
Summary: 5 Stars
I was searching for the best scholarly researched and easily accessible book on Lao Tzu's Taoism, and I can't but help that the best translation (and commentary) is by Wing-Tsit Chan. Because of the translator's enlightening, clear way of explaining most of the passages, I was able to understand Taoism as a philosophy instead of a mere "self-help" tool like most of the translations I have seen. The translator is critical of the passages like a professional philosopher and scholar should, and also begins with a long introductory essay about the origins, a summary on Taoism's main points of view, the supposed author, and under the context the book was written.
It definitely convinced me that Taoism is a wonderful school of thought, and perhaps make you a true believer in its principles.
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