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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/849199647 Title: Trying not to try : the art and science of spontaneity Author: Edward G Slingerland Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers, 2014. ISBN/ISSN: 9780770437619 0770437613 9780770437633 077043763X OCLC:849199647

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Trying not to try : the art and science of spontaneity

Author:	Edward G Slingerland
Publisher:	New York : Crown Publishers, 2014.
Edition/Format:	Print book : English : First EditionView all editions and formats
Database:	WorldCat
Summary:	Explores "why we find spontaneity so elusive and shows how early Chinese philosophy points the way to happier, more authentic lives"--Dust jacket flap.
Rating:	(not yet rated) 0 with reviews - Be the first.
Subjects	Philosophy, Chinese. Spontaneity (Philosophy) Nothing (Philosophy) View all subjects
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Document Type:	Book
All Authors / Contributors:	Edward G Slingerland Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780770437619 0770437613 9780770437633 077043763X
OCLC Number:	849199647
Description:	vi, 295 pages ; 25 cm
Contents:	Skillful butchers and graceful gentlemen : the concept of wu-wei -- Drunk on heaven : the social and spiritual dimensions of wu-wei -- Try hard not to try : carving and polishing the self -- Stop trying : embracing the uncarved block -- Try, but not too hard : cultivating the moral sprouts -- Forget about it : going with the flow -- The paradox of wu-wei : spontaneity and trust -- Learning from wu-wei : living with paradox.
Responsibility:	Edward Slingerland.

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Explores "why we find spontaneity so elusive and shows how early Chinese philosophy points the way to happier, more authentic lives"--Dust jacket flap.

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