panNineties attitudes are alive and well and appropriating my childhood! I would not recommend this to anyone, for any reason. If you were looking for a quick, coherent guide into the tenets of Taoism, this ain't it. If you were looking for a pop psychology/self help type book cogently examining the philosophical or spiritual traits of dear Piglet, this ain't it. 1/?
First section I actually said out loud "oh, I'm not gonna like this..." Second section: "I was right!". YIKES.
Yes, it was published in the 90s. No, I can't find evidence of a revised edition that would correct some of the more egregious choices encountered so far. ?
Riiight, 'cause no one in the West has ever practiced arranged marriage (pretty common all over depending on the historical period, as far as I know), polygamy (isn't that a Mormon thing? I prefer polyamory) or body modification in adherence to beauty standards (also still a thing). 🙄 How about we skip the borderline racist trash-talking of Confucianists and get back to the intro to Taoism, yes? 🙎🏼♂️
I don't what this book actually is yet, but so far I'm really enjoying myself. ☺️
This made me laugh out loud!😂😂
“Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet. That is the message of The Vinegar Tasters.”
The Vinegar Tasters is an ancient Chinese painting depicting the philosophy of Confucius (life is sour),Buddha ( life is bitter), & Lao-tse,(life is harmony/happiness) through the allegory of these three vinegar tasters.
For more info: https://youtu.be/uLwjmeAqqw8
So much to savor, mull over & unpack.
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10/24-10/30/2021
Finished Fire keepers Daughter, A Useful Woman,*Deadly Wedding,*Hear No Evil.*
Still reading: Phosphorescence,Tao, Blue Rose.
#readathon #Halloween #24in4.
Finished * since Thursday. Was home that day & read read read!
Finally getting started on this (I know, I‘m cutting it close). I was inspired by the post by @TheBookHippie
#TaoOfPooh #BenjaminHoff #Philosophy #EasternPhilosophy #AdventuresInPhilosophy #DeadPhilosophersSociety
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Because we are studying the philosophy of Pooh for #deadphilosopherssociety, & I am listening to author Suleika Jaouad‘s studio interview of author Kate Bowler 10/31/21, & I love Maggie Smith‘s poetry so her journal intrigued me. #bookmailisthebestmail
Don't get me started on the steaming pile that is the Eeyore Effect chapter. Definitely some toxic positivity added to the mix. 8mo
I'll have to track down some of the actual Winnie the Pooh books to give my brain a good rinse. 8mo