The Tao Is Silent Is Raymond Smullyan's beguiling and whimsical guide to the meaning and value of eastern philosophy to westerners.
"To me," Writes Smullyan, "Taoism means a state of inner serenity combined with an intense aesthetic awareness. Neither alone is adequate; a purely passive serenity is kind of dull, and an anxiety-ridden awareness is not very appealing."
This is more than a book on Chinese philosophy. It is a series of ideas inspired by Taoism that treats a wide variety of subjects about life in general. Smullyan sees the Taoist as "one who is not so much in search of something he hasn't, but who is enjoying what he has."
Readers will be charmed and inspired by this witty, sophisticated, yet deeply religious author, whether he is discussing gardening, dogs, the art of napping, or computers who dream that they're human.
- ISBN10 0060674695
- ISBN13 9780060674694
- Publish Date 15 March 1993
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 24 August 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Imprint HarperSanFrancisco
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 224
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.com.au/9780060674694