ISBN: 9780199208555 - daodejing (oxford world's classics) (10 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. 'Of ways you may speak, but not the Perennial Way;By names you may name, but not the Perennial Name.'The best-loved of all the classical books of China and the most universally popular, the Daodejing or Classic of the Way and Life-Force is a work that defies definition. It encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, and upholds a way of being as well as a philosophy and a religion. The dominant image is of the Way, the mysterious path through the whole cosmos modelled on the great Silver River or Milky Way that traverses the heavens. A life-giving stream, the Way gives rise to all things and holds them in her motherly embrace. It enables the individual, and society as a whole, to harmonize the disparate demands of daily life and achieve a more profound level of understanding.This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Simple commentary accompanies the text, and the introduction provides further historical and interpretative context. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good. 'Of ways you may speak, but not the Perennial Way;By names you may name, but not the Perennial Name.'The best-loved of all the classical books of China and the most universally popular, the Daodejing or Classic of the Way and Life-Force is a work that defies definition. It encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, and upholds a way of being as well as a philosophy and a religion. The dominant image is of the Way, the mysterious path through the whole cosmos modelled on the great Silver River or Milky Way that traverses the heavens. A life-giving stream, the Way gives rise to all things and holds them in her motherly embrace. It enables the individual, and society as a whole, to harmonize the disparate demands of daily life and achieve a more profound level of understanding.This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Simple commentary accompanies the text, and the introduction provides further historical and interpretative context. …

paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condición: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Oxford University Press, 2008. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. Spotting along page ends.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. NF. Number designation denotes 4th Printing of the 2008 World's Classics Soft Cover Edition thus, edited, with notes, by Edmund Ryden and introduction by Benjamin Penny. Book is straight, square, tightly and evenly bound and free of markings, blemishes and creasing along gutter, hinges or spine. Cover is clean and bright, with very gentle bumping to top corner of front panel, otherwise sharp corners and joints, straight head, tail, spine, hinges and edges, boldly legible lettering and crisply distinct design and artwork. (Please see Seller images.) ISBN 9780199208555. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping; please contact ShiroBooks PRIOR TO ORDERING if more information, details or photos are needed. …

paperback. Condición: Acceptable.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.