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Pocket Philosophy: Zhuangzi's Butterfly

Pocket Philosophy: Zhuangzi's Butterfly

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Zhuangzi was a Chinese philosopher who advocated for Daoism, which focuses on harmony with nature, virtue, and self-development. His story of the dreaming philosopher and the butterfly challenges us to think about what is real. The Pocket Philosophy series aims to introduce young readers to major philosophical thinkers through adapted animal parables.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group


One of China's most influential proponents of Daoism was Zhuangzi (late 4th century BC).Daoism is an ancient philosophy that seeks harmony with nature, virtue, and self-development. Zhuangzi's story of the dreaming philosopher and the butterfly is intended to challenge us to consider one fundamental question: how do we truly know what is real?

The Pocket Philosophy series aims to introduce inquisitive readers of all ages – from 1 to 100! – to the greatest names in philosophy by adapting famous animal parables.

Weight: 102g
Dimension: 121 x 163 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804530672

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