On Dec. 6 and 7, “A Play Called Zhuangzi,” an original work by Xinning Shao ’25, will bring the Taoist teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi to stage. The play follows our protagonists ...

Comparisons are made between a central metaphorical structure in the Zhuangzi on the one hand and contemporary views of the nature of metaphor by Donald Davidson and by Lakoff and Johnson on the other ...

For Seneca and other Stoics, grief was a messy distraction to the pursuit of virtue; for the Chinese Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi, it was childish denial of a cycle as inexorable as the seasons.

In contrast, the philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi begins at the very source of things, contemplating how a truly great work comes into being. In fact, masterpieces are not the result of force or ...

The influence and inspiration of Laozi, Zhuangzi philosophy on the Chinese theatrical system By Hao Rong Published: Apr 08, 2025 12:51 AM Illustration: Liu Xiangya/GT ...

This article traces the origins of Laozi and Zhuangzi's philosophy, suggesting that drama practitioners should consciously strive for the ideal of "art for the sake of life." It seeks inspiration ...

This article traces the origins of Laozi and Zhuangzi's philosophy, suggesting that drama practitioners should consciously strive for the ideal of "art for the sake of life." It seeks inspiration ...