Interpretations of “True Knowledge” in Zhuangzi’s Philosophy

Genuine Humans can achieve a way of existence in harmony with the “Way of Heaven” and open up a meaningful world where Heaven and humanity are integrated. Therefore, the “Way of Heaven”, as the true source of value for true knowledge, highlights the “transcendental” aspect of true knowledge. On the...

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Main Author: Rongkun Zhang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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Interpretations of “True Knowledge” in Zhuangzi’s Philosophy
Religions
Zhuangzi
Genuine Human (真人)
true knowledge
title Interpretations of “True Knowledge” in Zhuangzi’s Philosophy
title_full Interpretations of “True Knowledge” in Zhuangzi’s Philosophy
title_fullStr Interpretations of “True Knowledge” in Zhuangzi’s Philosophy
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title_short Interpretations of “True Knowledge” in Zhuangzi’s Philosophy
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topic Zhuangzi
Genuine Human (真人)
true knowledge
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