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A Study of Lao-Zi and Zhuang-Zi's Ideas on Tao and Speech

Han Lin-h

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The author gives a detailed analysis of the related ideas on the relationship between Tao and speech by Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi. In the discussion of Lao-Zi's ideas, the author gives a thorough analysis of Wang Bi's interpretation of Lao Zi. In the discussion of Zhuang-Zi's ideas, the author expounds Lao-Zi's own comments on the speakable nature of his unspeakable Tao. The author also makes some comments on the relevant ideas by other scholars.

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The author gives a detailed analysis of the related ideas on the relationship between Tao and speech by Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi. In the discussion of Lao-Zi's ideas, the author gives a thorough analysis of Wang Bi's interpretation of Lao Zi. In the discussion of Zhuang-Zi's ideas, the author expounds Lao-Zi's own comments on the speakable nature of his unspeakable Tao. The author also makes some comments on the relevant ideas by other scholars.

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The author gives a detailed analysis of the related ideas on the relationship between Tao and speech by Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi. In the discussion of Lao-Zi's ideas, the author gives a thorough analysis of Wang Bi's interpretation of Lao Zi. In the discussion of Zhuang-Zi's ideas, the author expounds Lao-Zi's own comments on the speakable nature of his unspeakable Tao. The author also makes some comments on the relevant ideas by other scholars.

Key concepts: Interpretation (philosophy), Epistemology, Philosophy, Linguistics, Literature, Art

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