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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     Slingerland, Edward, 1968-     Subjects     Philosophy, Chinese.     Taoism.     Spontaneity (Philosophy)     Nothing (Philosophy)     Struggle.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Slingerland, Edward, 1968-       by title:      Trying not to try : ...         MARC Display

Trying not to try : the art and science of spontaneity / Edward Slingerland. by Slingerland, Edward, 1968- New York : Crown Publishers, c2014. Subjects Philosophy, Chinese.   Taoism.   Spontaneity (Philosophy)   Nothing (Philosophy)   Struggle. ISBN:  9780770437619 (hc.) : 0770437613 (hc.) Description:  vi, 295 pages ; 25 cm Edition:  First edition. 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. Requests:  1 Summary:  Explains "why we find spontaneity so elusive and shows how early Chinese philosophy points the way to happier, more authentic lives"--Dust jacket flap.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status Due Date   Hawaii State Library Social Science & Philosophy 181.11 Sl Checked out 07/11/2024 Add Copy to MyList Hilo Public Library Adult Nonfiction 181.11 Slingerland Transit Request   Add Copy to MyList

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