Godina izdanja: Ostalo
ISBN: Ostalo
Jezik: Engleski
Oblast: Ezoterija
Autor: Strani

THE TAO IS SILENT

Autor: Raymond M. Smullyan

Izdavač: Harper & Row, Publishers, U.S.A., First edition, 1977.

Strana: 225

The Tao Is Silent is Raymond Smullyan`s beguiling and whimsical guide to the meaning and value of eastern philosophy to westerners.

`To me,` writes Smullyan, `Taoism means a state of inner serenity combined with an intense aesthetic awareness. Neither alone is adequate; a purely passive serenity is kind of dull, and an anxiety-ridden awareness is not very appealing.`

This is more than a book on Chinese philosophy. It is a series of ideas inspired by Taoism that treats a wide variety of subjects about life in general. Smullyan sees the Taoist as `one who is not so much in search of something he hasn`t, but who is enjoying what he has.`

Readers will be charmed and inspired by this witty, sophisticated, yet deeply religious author, whether he is discussing gardening, dogs, the art of napping, or computers who dream that they`re human.