"This book introduces some central ideas and themes in ancient Chinese philosophy through a detailed analysis of one famous passage - the happy fish dialogue - in the Zhuangzi, one of the two founding texts of Daoism. The Zhuangzi is the most exhilarating and intellectually challenging of all the texts of ancient Chinese literature, and appreciating its spirit is as important as understanding its ideas."
"Methodologically, this book shows how we can approach Chinese philosophy analytically, an approach that is needed if Chinese philosophy is to be recognized in Western (analytic) philosophy today. At the same time, it seeks to broaden our conceptions and practices of analysis and our methods and styles of philosophizing in learning from Chinese philosophy. Throughout the book the emphasis is on engaging the reader in thinking through the issues for themselves."
Central ancient Chinese philosophical themes are illuminated through a focused, detailed analysis of a celebrated Daoist narrative. The approach demonstrates that analytic philosophical techniques can be applied to Chinese philosophical material and that such application is necessary for recognition within Western analytic philosophy. Simultaneously, analytic practice is broadened by learning from Chinese perspectives, expanding conceptions and practices of analysis as well as methods and styles of philosophizing. The account emphasizes appreciating philosophical spirit alongside conceptual understanding and encourages active, reflective reader engagement with the issues.
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