Describing the use of symbols in philosophy and religion, this book connects the Taoist symbol of the self--the diamond body--to the tetrahedron, as well as to the four valences of the carbon molecule, the basis of all life. Following these ideas further, the discussion details the close correspondence between the ancient wisdom of Lao Tsu and the symbolism of Jungian psychology--and also conjectures about the possibility of a more image-oriented view of science.
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Describing the use of symbols in philosophy and religion, this book connects the Taoist symbol of the self--the diamond body--to the tetrahedron, as well as to the four valences of the carbon molecule, the basis of all life. Following these ideas further, the discussion details the close correspondence between the ancient wisdom of Lao Tsu and the symbolism of Jungian psychology--and also conjectures about the possibility of a more image-oriented view of science.
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New. Warden turns to the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism to appreciate the significance of symbols as a subtle way of conveying understanding the failings of the world. Num Pages: 176 pages, 21 colour plates. BIC Classification: VS; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 444. 2009. Illustrated. hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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