The Ecological Era and Classical Chinese Naturalism
Download or Read eBook The Ecological Era and Classical Chinese Naturalism PDF written by Shuyuan Lu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Shuyuan Lu |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2016-11-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789811017841 |
ISBN-13 | : 9811017840 |
Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Ecological Era and Classical Chinese Naturalism by : Shuyuan Lu
Book excerpt: Reflecting the currently growing eco-movement, this book presents to western readers Tao Yuanming, an ancient Chinese poet, as a representative of classical oriental natural philosophy who offered lived experience of “dwelling poetically on earth.” Drawing on Derrida’s specter theory, it interprets Tao Yuanming in a postmodern and eco-critical context, while also exploring his naturalist “kindred spirits” in other countries, so as to urge the people of today to contemplate their own existence and pursuits. The book’s “panoramic” table of contents offers readers a wonderful reading experience.