Pocket Philosophy: Zhuangzi's Butterfly
Author: Alice Briere-Haquet
ISBN: 9781804530672
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Year first published: 07 Nov 2023
Pages: 32
Format: Hardback
Zhuangzi (late 4th century BC) was one of China's most significant proponents of Daoism. Daoism is an ancient philosophy that strives for harmony with nature, virtuousness and self-development. Zhuangzi's story of the dreaming philosopher and the butterfly is meant to challenge us to think about one big question: how do we really know what's real?By adapting famous animal parables, the Pocket Philosophy series seeks to introduce inquisitive readers of all ages from 1 to 100! to the biggest names in philosophy.
ISBN: 9781804530672
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Year first published: 07 Nov 2023
Pages: 32
Format: Hardback
Zhuangzi (late 4th century BC) was one of China's most significant proponents of Daoism. Daoism is an ancient philosophy that strives for harmony with nature, virtuousness and self-development. Zhuangzi's story of the dreaming philosopher and the butterfly is meant to challenge us to think about one big question: how do we really know what's real?By adapting famous animal parables, the Pocket Philosophy series seeks to introduce inquisitive readers of all ages from 1 to 100! to the biggest names in philosophy.
