Yang Chu's Garden of Pleasure
by Liezi
'Yang Chu's Garden of Pleasure' Summary
This book delves into the philosophy of Yang Chu, an ancient Chinese thinker known for his focus on personal pleasure and self-interest. It presents a single fragment of Yang Chu's teachings, recorded by his disciple Meng-sun-Yang, providing insights into his ethical system and its contrast with Confucianism and Daoism. The text explores Yang Chu's ideas on individual fulfillment, the pursuit of happiness, and the limitations of social obligations.Book Details
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