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Alex
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From the introduction:
"The graph for deconsists of three elements: walking legs on the left and on the right “mind” under “straight, go straight.”"
I have no idea what this sentence means. Either I'm an idiot or it makes no sense.
— Apr 17, 2021 05:24AM
"The graph for deconsists of three elements: walking legs on the left and on the right “mind” under “straight, go straight.”"
I have no idea what this sentence means. Either I'm an idiot or it makes no sense.
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Alex
is on page 151 of 235
"Mencius saw Daoist inaction as a kind of small-scale hedonism that serves the self alone and avoids extending oneself to serve others."
I am inclined to agree.
— Apr 24, 2021 05:30AM
I am inclined to agree.
Alex
is on page 147 of 235
I see no problem with Stanza 50. To me, the english version at least sounds like Lao Tzu is saying that wise men don't put themselves in danger, and thus escape harm. It has nothing to do with magical invulnerability. If the chinese text disagrees, then the translation must be faulty.
— Apr 24, 2021 05:01AM
Alex
is on page 129 of 235
I'm thinking the commentator had no real exposure to aristotelian and scholastic metaphysics. Would be interesting to have commentary from someone who knew those as well as the oriental tradition.
— Apr 23, 2021 07:04AM
