Essays on Zhuangzi

Daoism comprises a mode of traditional Chinese thought that is thought of as both philosophical and religious. Rather than being primarily concerned with this conflict in ideology, however, Daoist thinkers have been primarily concerned with conceptualization of the natural world and the underlying influence that propels it forward in its evolutionary path throughout time. Morality, leadership, and personal development are all fundamental tenets held by Daoist thinkers. Two of the primary contributors to the history of Daoist thought were Laozi and Zhuang Zou, the writers of the Daodejing and the Zhuangzi respectively. While these philosophers each demonstrate a variety ...

Zhuangzi is one of the most known Chinese philosophers. He was the follower of Laozi and on par with him is one of the earliest to contribute to the philosophy of the Way. His main work and contribution to the field of philosophy is the Zhuangzi text. The style of narration is diverse – he employs a variety of techniques and manages to amuse the reader, produce an enjoyable experience, engage and, first of all, make him think (Hansen). The philosophy of Zhuangzi very much resembles his living style. He valued a simple life, natural but prosperous. He was committed ...

This paper attempts to gain a certain cultural and cross-cultural perceptions of some human themes and motifs in the literature and cultures of the world.

Discussion

As mentioned above, Gilgamesh is considered a demigod. Thus, if one were to consider both the above-mentioned Hindu and Mesopotamian epics, there are several similarities in the stories. For example, the leading character is a royal demigod in Epic of Gilgameshi and in Ramayana, the leading charterer is a royal incarnation of a god. Both the characters embark upon adventurous quests that provide discourses of morality and knowledge in literature. Moreover, the allegorical form of spreading knowledge and moral ...