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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
maybe someday i'll be a real philosophy guy
Одна из любимых моих книг о философии процесса жизни и важности концентрации на том, что происходит здесь и сейчас. Я периодически перечитываю её и копию о Винни Пухе , Пятачке, Тао и Тэ.
Абсолютная рекомендация всем несчастным или просто не очень счастливым людям погребённым под "занятостью" "работой" "семьёй" "серьёзными хобби". Выделите время - прочите, сделайте заметки и положите себе в карман, чтобы доставать в минуту трудного выбора.
Абсолютная рекомендация всем несчастным или просто не очень счастливым людям погребённым под "занятостью" "работой" "семьёй" "серьёзными хобби". Выделите время - прочите, сделайте заметки и положите себе в карман, чтобы доставать в минуту трудного выбора.
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
I started leafing through this little book at Barnes & Noble one evening. I was intrigued but did not buy it, as there are plenty of versions of this text on the internet for free. The next day I walked back like a bee drawn to the flower and set down my credit card.
Now I am not saying that the Dao inspires consumerism. Quite the opposite, in fact. But there was something about the words that lingered in my soul. I was compelled to keep a tangible copy close by, just in case I needed it.
The Dao is poetic and practical, profound and simple all at once. In this cold and chaotic modern world we live in, its ancient wisdom has provided me with warmth and serenity. I read a little bit before I go to bed and after I wake up, or just anytime really, and it always seems to center me.
The Dao can be cryptic at times and many have tried to “interpret” the text, but I think the most beneficial approach is to just absorb the words and let them move through you, feeling them subjectively rather than trying to pin down any concrete meaning.
As far as the John H. McDonald translation goes, I cannot verify its authenticity, as I have not done sufficient research. All I can say is that the words therein were comforting to me, and they inspired me to continue studying the Dao. I plan on exploring the 2025 J.H. Huang translation next, which purports to be the most modern, accurate, and pain-staking translation yet.
Now I am not saying that the Dao inspires consumerism. Quite the opposite, in fact. But there was something about the words that lingered in my soul. I was compelled to keep a tangible copy close by, just in case I needed it.
The Dao is poetic and practical, profound and simple all at once. In this cold and chaotic modern world we live in, its ancient wisdom has provided me with warmth and serenity. I read a little bit before I go to bed and after I wake up, or just anytime really, and it always seems to center me.
The Dao can be cryptic at times and many have tried to “interpret” the text, but I think the most beneficial approach is to just absorb the words and let them move through you, feeling them subjectively rather than trying to pin down any concrete meaning.
As far as the John H. McDonald translation goes, I cannot verify its authenticity, as I have not done sufficient research. All I can say is that the words therein were comforting to me, and they inspired me to continue studying the Dao. I plan on exploring the 2025 J.H. Huang translation next, which purports to be the most modern, accurate, and pain-staking translation yet.
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
most difficult reading experience of my life
Great way to look at life, and I think compatible with any religious belief system.
Sure, there's wisdom here. But much of it sounds like Aristotle and Aquinas' bumpkin cousin. You'll find "natural law" and even an unmoved mover here. You'll find dislike of what is new, and what feels to me like a constrained, joyless golden mean as well.
Underwhelmed. I love Le Guin and appreciate that for her and many, this book is a wellspring. I'm sorry; I haven't found much water here.
Underwhelmed. I love Le Guin and appreciate that for her and many, this book is a wellspring. I'm sorry; I haven't found much water here.