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The Book of Lieh-Tzu offers a captivating insight into ancient wisdom, showcasing a text that, despite its various edits and enhancements over the years, likely retains the essence of Lieh Tzu’s original disciples. This could make it even older than the authentic parts of Chuang Tzu. While both authors explore similar themes, Lieh Tzus work shines with its distinctive charm. Its warm and inviting tone provides a gentle contrast to Chuang Tzu’s sharper intellect, embodying a profound sympathy for the elderly, the marginalized, and the animal kingdom. Throughout its pages, the Book resonates...

Step back into the Court of Liang around 300 B.C., where philosophers were honored guests of the reigning king, enjoying lodging and sustenance as they pursued truth and wisdom. While the origins of Yang Chu remain a mystery, his choice to settle in the Wei State during King Hwei’s reign is well noted. Here, he lived as a modest proprietor until his death around 250 B.C. Imagine a life reminiscent of Epicurus in his renowned Athenian Garden, where the philosopher of pleasure and contentment welcomed students and disciples for enlightening discourses. These discussions, much like those in ...

At the Court of Liang at the period of Yang Chu, about 300 B.C., the philosophers were treated as guests of the reigning king, who reserved for them lodging and maintenance, and encouraged all who had any pretence to the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Whether or not Yang Chu was actually a native of the Wei State, or whether he came there drawn by the attraction of a critical and unrivalled audience, it is at least certain that he settled there as small proprietor, probably in the reign of King Hwei, and continued there till his death, about 250 B.C. One may imagine a condition of life in many ...