Title
An introduction to the philosophy and religion of Taoism : pathways to immortality / Jeaneane Fowler.
ISBN
9781845190866 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1845190866 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781845190859 (alk. paper)
1845190858 (alk. paper)
Publication Details
Portland, Ore. : Sussex Academic Press, 2005.
Language
English
Description
ix, 342 p. ; 25 cm.
Call Number
BL1920 .F685 2005
Dewey Decimal Classification
299.5/14
Summary
In its rich evolution from antiquity to present times, Chinese religion has encompassed manifold religious expressions. Taoism is one facet of Chinese religion, and exemplifies particularly well the variety of beliefs and practices that humankind has adopted and experienced in the search for answers to both ultimate and proximate questions about life and death. This book explores the different pathways Taoism took in that search, touching at many points on the other interrelated facets of Chinese religion in Confucianism, Buddhism and popular religion. The mystical, philosophical traditions of Taoism are analyzed, as well as the more colorful and overtly religious strands of Taoism.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 316-334) and index.
The origins of Taoism: ancient China
The interconnected cosmos: the I Ching / Yijing
Creative forces: yin and yang and the five agents
Tao and its early philosophers
Taoism in imperial China
Alchemy
Life beyond earth: ancestors, deities, immortals and sages
Religious Taoism
Taoism today.
