Phil 026 The Philosophy of Lao-Chuang (2 Credits)

Lecturer: Edward CHAU

Description:

In Pre-Ch'in culture, Confucianism and Taoism were the philosophical schools that made the greatest impact on later generations. Within the Taoist school, the thought of Lao Tzu and the thought of Chuang Tzu are preeminent. Lao-Chuang thought has its own philosophical uniqueness and depth. The core of this course consists in approaching the original texts and studying Lao Tzu's natural way and Chuang Tzu's mystical way, two ways which base morality and value on the pure and simple nature of man. A reflection is also made on the contemporary relevance of Lao-Chuang thought.

Reference:

1. 吳怡，《老子解義》。台北：三民，1996。

2. 陳鼓應，《老子註釋及評介》。台北：中華，1984。

3. 陳鼓應，《莊子今註今釋》。台北：中華，1983。

4. 謝祥皓，《莊子導讀》。四川：巴蜀書社，1988。