The Doctrine Of The True Man In Ancient Chinese Mystical Philosophy

By G.R.S. Mead and G.R.S. Mead

Book Overview

The Doctrine of the True Man in Ancient Chinese Mystical Philosophy is a book written by G. R. S. Mead, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and philosophy. This book explores the mystical and philosophical ideas of ancient Chinese thinkers, focusing on the concept of the ""True Man"" or ""Perfect Man"" (zhenren) as a central theme in Chinese mystical philosophy. Mead examines the origins and development of this concept, tracing its roots to ancient Taoist and Confucian texts, as well as exploring its influence on later Chinese philosophical and religious traditions. Through a careful analysis of key texts and ideas, Mead provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the doctrine of the True Man in ancient Chinese mystical philosophy, shedding light on one of the most important and enduring concepts in Chinese thought. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, mysticism, and spirituality.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Quests Old and New, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802793.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417900482
• ISBN13: 9781417900480
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"