Marblehead Posted January 1, 2018 The author of this chapter goes so far as to annex Tao (the Way) to T'ien (Heaven) in a brazen effort to subordinate Taoist metaphysics to Confucian politics. He espouses conventional hierarchy, etiquette, and laws in a manner that is quite alien to the Master Chuang of the Inner Chapters and many of the Miscellaneous Chapters. With the appearance of Lao Tzu (the Old Master) toward the end of the chapter, a more authentic voice is heard.  Let's see how valid this commentary is as we read the sections. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taoist Texts Posted January 1, 2018 Mair sounds quite miffed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted January 1, 2018 Hehehe. I think there might be a fair amount of bias in his opinions.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
