128: Zhuangzi - Free & Easy Wandering

January 6
1h 48m

Episode Description

Exploring the indeterminate nature of truth in the Zhuangzi, the usefulness of uselessness, the foolishness of seeking office, and the advantages of xiaoyaoyou. Mixing translations from Watson, Palmer, Giles & informed by readings/commentary from Ziporyn, Ge Ling Shang & Wing Tsit Chan.

For a general introduction to Spring and Autumn period Chinese philosophy, see the previous regular episode, #127.

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