Yang Rubin’s Daoism and the Ancient Dao-Techniques
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This review examines Daoism and the Ancient Dao-Techniques, a recent monograph by Professor Yang Rubin, which offers a bold reconstruction of Daoist origins through the lens of mythological typology and comparative religion. Challenging linear historical paradigms, Yang traces the philosophical foundations of Daoism to pre-philosophical, shamanic practices referred to as gu zhi daoshu. Focusing on the archetypal figures of Huangdi, Laozi, and Zhuangzi, the book reveals a complex spiritual structure underlying the Daoist tradition. This review evaluates the book’s methodological innovations, textual interpretations, and implications for future studies in Daoist philosophy and early Chinese thought.
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Yang, Rubin. Daoism and the Ancient Dao-Techniques. Shanghai: Shanghai Guji Publishing House, 2023.
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