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<p>'Youru Wang carefully examines in this provocative and systematic work the variety of linguistic tactics involved in two ways of speaking that challenge coventional speech and understanding.' - Journal of Chinese Philosophy, Volume 32, Issue 4 (December 2005)<p>'...this is a very rich book, articulate, nuanced, and thoughtful, rewarding its readers with a systematic appreciation of why the Zhuangzi and some Chan Buddhist texts are so effective in promoting their respective soteriological vision through a dazzlingly creative use of language.' - TAO JIANG, Rutgers University, Journal of Chinese Religions, 2008

<p>'Youru Wang carefully examines in this provocative and systematic work the variety of linguistic tactics involved in two ways of speaking that challenge coventional speech and understanding.' - Journal of Chinese Philosophy, Volume 32, Issue 4 (December 2005) <p>'...this is a very rich book, articulate, nuanced, and thoughtful, rewarding its readers with a systematic appreciation of why the Zhuangzi and some Chan Buddhist texts are so effective in promoting their respective soteriological vision through a dazzlingly creative use of language.' - TAO JIANG, Rutgers University, Journal of Chinese Religions, 2008

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Youru Wang teaches Asian thought in the Philosophy and Religion Department at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey. His area of speciality is Chinese Buddhist thought and early Daoist thought. His articles have appeared in journals such as International Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophy East and West, Asian Philosophy, and Journal of Chinese Philosophy.

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