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This title offers new attention and fresh perspectives on the classic, but neglected, text of Daoism, the Liezi.

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9781438434568

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The Liezi is one of the lesser-known Daoist classics in the West even though English translations of the text are not lacking. Scholarly studies are scarce, and thus the publication of Riding the Wind with Liezi ... should be celebrated. - Philosophy East & West Riding the Wind with Liezi is a timely and welcome collection of essays that explore crucial aspects of this long-neglected Daoist text. - Southeast Review of Asian Studies This edited volume takes an important step towards filling a gaping hole in Western scholarship concerning this classic text of the Daoist tradition ... the world of Chinese studies benefits greatly from the presentation of this volume ... Riding the Wind with Liezi offers engaging and interesting analyses by specialists in philosophy, religion, and Chinese culture. - Journal of Chinese Religions

Riding the Wind with Liezi is a timely and welcome collection of essays that explore crucial aspects of this long-neglected Daoist text. - Southeast Review of Asian Studies This edited volume takes an important step towards filling a gaping hole in Western scholarship concerning this classic text of the Daoist tradition ... the world of Chinese studies benefits greatly from the presentation of this volume ... Riding the Wind with Liezi offers engaging and interesting analyses by specialists in philosophy, religion, and Chinese culture. - Journal of Chinese Religions

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Ronnie Littlejohn is Professor of Philosophy at Belmont University and the author of Daoism: An Introduction. Jeffrey Dippmann is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Central Washington University.

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