Download or read book Religious and Philosophical Aspects of the Laozi written by Mark Csikszentmihalyi and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1999-04-22 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned international scholars examine crucial issues surrounding the Laozi, the third century B.C.E. Chinese classic also known as the Daodejing in this indispensable volume. The work offers diverse interpretations, a wide range of scholarly traditions, and a variety of ways to engage, ponder, and evaluate the Laozi. Contributors include Robert Henricks, Zhang Longxi, Tateno Masami, Isabelle Robinet, Harold D. Roth, Bryan W. Van Norden, and Liu Xiaogan.