Daoism Explained offers an interpretation of the tenets of Daoist
philosophy on the basis of the imagery employed in various Daoist texts.
The author explains the significance of such images as water and the
female and allegories such as the "Dream of the Butterfly," and shows
how they connect to each other and how ancient Chinese philosophers
understood them. The book also sheds new light on many important
allegories by showing how modern translations often conceal the wit and
humor of the Chinese original. Written for those who are interested in
Asian beliefs and religions as well as for specialists in the field of
comparative and Chinese philosophy, Daoism Explained is a
comprehensive and fascinating -- yet easy-to-follow -- introduction to
Daoist thought.