Jonathan Herman

Broschiertes Buch

Taoism For Dummies

Beschreibung

The friendly guide to understanding the rich history and modern practice of Taoism! Exploring the philosophy, practices, and scriptures of one of the world's major religions - and one of the oldest - Taoism For Dummies provides a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and influential religious tradition. Whether you're a student of religion or just curious about Taoism, this fun and friendly guide explains in plain English the fundamental concepts of Taoism, explores in depth the origins and multiple interpretations of the religion, and goes into detail about what it means to be a Taoist. * Start with Taoism 101 - learn the fundamentals and debunk the main myths about Taoism * Follow the evolution of Taoism - find out how Taoism has developed from Classical Taoist philosophy to institutionalized religion to western Taoism * Unlock important Taoist concepts - explore the Tao, yin and yang, and wu-wei * Learn about the many texts of Taoism - delve into the Tao Te Ching, as well as other texts from the rich body of Taoist scriptures * Explore Taoist practices - find out how followers bring Taoism into their daily lives

Autor

Jonathan Herman, PhD, is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he teaches courses in Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Shinto, world religions, comparative mysticism, and critical theory in the study of religion. He has written extensively on various aspects of Taoism, Chinese religion, and modern religious issues.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons / Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juni 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 184mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 580g
• ISBN-13: 9781118423967
• ISBN-10: 1118423968
• Artikelnr.: 37225384