The Tao Te Ching: A New Translation with Commentary

by Ellen M. Chen (Translator)

Overview

This incisive, illuminating translation of the Tao Te Ching treats these sacred writings as religious philosophy having as their central message the value of peace. Refreshing and challenging, this is a landmark work for all those investigating Eastern religion and philosophy.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015438628
Publisher:	Paragon House Publishers
Publication date:	09/08/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	890,530
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

ELLEN M. CHEN is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at St. John's University in Jamaica, New York. She lectures and teaches on the subject of Taoism and oriental philosophy. She has written numerous articles for journals, including Philosophy East and West and History of Religions.

Editorial Reviews

Yet another translation of the Tao Te Ching would seem unnecessary, but this new one has considerably more depth than other recent efforts. It incorporates material from newly discovered texts and examines critically both the variant readings of the several source texts and past translations of the often cryptic original. Following each chapter with a detailed analysis, and offering an extensive glossary and bibliography, it discusses authorship, date, and purpose of the Tao Te Ching. The overal

Library Journal - Donald J. Pearce

In this timely reinterpretation, Chen sketches the ecological relationship ‘conducive to establishing peace on earth among all creatures’ and stresses the lesson that the text has for our current imperiled world situation.

Choice - Book Reviewer

The finest translation of the Tao I’ve found...I’ve read 30 translations of the Tao Te Ching, and Ellen Chen’s is easily the finest. It is not just that the Tao is itself a book of deep insight and wisdom. Ms. Chen’s translation is simply enormously more insightful and, well, right on, than anyone else’s. Each chapter is a little masterpiece; the wisdom contained in the Tao simply shines much more brightly through Ms. Chen’s translation than through anyo

Richmond, CA - David Schultz