Daoism and Ecology: Ways within a Cosmic Landscape (Religions of the World and Ecology)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 552 pages
• Published by: Center for the Study of World Religions September 30, 2001
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0945454309
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0945454304
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description
Until now, no single work has been devoted to both a scholarly understanding of the complexities of the Daoist tradition and a critical exploration of its contribution to recent environmental concerns. The authors in this volume consider the intersection of Daoism and ecology, looking at the theoretical and historical implications associated with a Daoist approach to the environment. They also analyze perspectives found in Daoist religious texts and within the greater Chinese cultural context in order to delineate key issues found in the classical texts. Through these analyses, they assess the applicability of modern-day Daoist thought and practice in China and the West, with respect to the contemporary ecological situation.

About The Author
N. J. Girardot is University Distinguished Professor of Religion at Lehigh University.