The Way and Its Power: a Study of the Tao Tê Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought
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The Way and Its Power: a Study of the Tao Tê Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought

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The Way and Its Power: a Study of the Tao Tê Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought

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''The Way and Its Power: A Study of the Tao Tê Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought'' is a seminal work by renowned British sinologist and translator Arthur Waley. Originally published in 1934, the book is widely celebrated as one of the most authoritative, scholarly English translations of Lao Tzu's ancient text, the Tao Te Ching. Waley's treatment of the text remains unique and influential due to several distinct characteristics: Unlike many translations before it that relied heavily on medieval Chinese interpretations, Waley sought to understand what the text meant at the exact time it was written (which he estimated to be around 240 B.C.). The title itself reflects Waley's distinct translation of the book's core principles: The Way (Tao / Dao): Interpreted not merely as an abstract cosmic entity, but as a practical rhythm of the universe to align with. The Power (Te / De): Rather than translating Te as standard "virtue" or "morality," Waley translated it as "Power"—the inherent, latent force or efficacy that a person or thing possesses when in complete alignment with the Tao.

Information

Publisher
Rare Treasure Editions
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9798905994678
Topic
Philosophy
Subtopic
Eastern Philosophy

Table of contents

  1. The Way and Its Power:
  2. PREFACE
  3. INTRODUCTION
  4. CHAPTER I
  5. CHAPTER II
  6. CHAPTER III
  7. CHAPTER IV
  8. CHAPTER V
  9. CHAPTER VI
  10. CHAPTER VII
  11. CHAPTER VIII
  12. CHAPTER IX
  13. CHAPTER X
  14. CHAPTER XI
  15. CHAPTER XII
  16. CHAPTER XIII
  17. CHAPTER XIV
  18. CHAPTER XV
  19. CHAPTER XVI
  20. CHAPTER XVII
  21. CHAPTER XVIII
  22. CHAPTER XIX
  23. CHAPTER XX
  24. CHAPTER XXI
  25. CHAPTER XXII
  26. CHAPTER XXIII
  27. CHAPTER XXIV
  28. CHAPTER XXV
  29. CHAPTER XXVI
  30. CHAPTER XXVII
  31. CHAPTER XXX
  32. CHAPTER XXXI
  33. CHAPTER XXXII
  34. CHAPTER XXXIII
  35. CHAPTER XXXIV
  36. CHAPTER XXXV
  37. CHAPTER XXXVI
  38. CHAPTER XXXVII
  39. CHAPTER XXXVIII
  40. CHAPTER XXXIX
  41. CHAPTER XL
  42. CHAPTER XLI
  43. CHAPTER XLII
  44. CHAPTER XLIII
  45. CHAPTER XLIV
  46. CHAPTER XLV
  47. CHAPTER XLVI
  48. CHAPTER XLVII
  49. CHAPTER XLVIII
  50. CHAPTER XLIX
  51. CHAPTER L
  52. CHAPTER LI
  53. CHAPTER LII
  54. CHAPTER LIII
  55. CHAPTER LIV
  56. CHAPTER LV
  57. CHAPTER LVI
  58. CHAPTER LVII
  59. CHAPTER LVIII
  60. CHAPTER LIX
  61. CHAPTER LX
  62. CHAPTER LXI
  63. CHAPTER LXII
  64. CHAPTER LXIII
  65. CHAPTER LXIV
  66. CHAPTER LXV
  67. CHAPTER LXVI
  68. CHAPTER LXVII
  69. CHAPTER LXVIII
  70. CHAPTER LXIX
  71. CHAPTER LXX
  72. CHAPTER LXXI
  73. CHAPTER LXXII
  74. CHAPTER LXXIII
  75. CHAPTER LXXIV
  76. CHAPTER LXXV
  77. CHAPTER LXXVI
  78. CHAPTER LXXVII
  79. CHAPTER LXXVIII
  80. CHAPTER LXXIX
  81. CHAPTER LXXX
  82. CHAPTER LXXXI
  83. Chapter I
  84. Chapter XIII
  85. Chapter XX
  86. Chapter XXI
  87. Chapter XXVII
  88. Chapter XXXI
  89. Chapter XXXVIII
  90. Chapter XXXIX
  91. Chapter XLI
  92. Chapter XLII
  93. Chapter XLVI
  94. Chapter LIII
  95. Chapter LVIII
  96. Chapter LXXIX

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