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Ames, R.T., Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translation, Ballantine Books (December 2003) 0345444191

2013-09-16 15:20:44Comment on "Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translation"
Posted by: bao_pu (Scott Barnwell)	This is another of Roger Ames' & David Hall's collaborations. As such, it is based on their interpretation(s) of early Chinese ways of thinking. I have issues with many of their generalizations, but the book is very dense and thought-provoking. While not an easy read, I recommend this book, with the caveat that one should keep in mind that theirs is one of many ways to interpret both this text and early Chinese thought in general.

2013-09-16 15:20:44Comment on "Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translation"

Posted by: bao_pu (Scott Barnwell)

This is another of Roger Ames' & David Hall's collaborations. As such, it is based on their interpretation(s) of early Chinese ways of thinking. I have issues with many of their generalizations, but the book is very dense and thought-provoking. While not an easy read, I recommend this book, with the caveat that one should keep in mind that theirs is one of many ways to interpret both this text and early Chinese thought in general.

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