Inclusion and exclusion: two modes of Daoist mysticism

On the basis of etymological exploration, the essay analyzes Daoism through the lens of mysticism, studying both what we might term its religious and philosophical dimensions. The essay identifies mystical elements in both philosophical Daoist traditions and religious Daoism and notes some of their...

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Published in:Studies in Chinese Religions
Main Author: Lesong, Cheng (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2017
In: Studies in Chinese Religions
Further subjects:B Inclusion
B Mysticism
B Daoism
B Exclusion
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Summary:On the basis of etymological exploration, the essay analyzes Daoism through the lens of mysticism, studying both what we might term its religious and philosophical dimensions. The essay identifies mystical elements in both philosophical Daoist traditions and religious Daoism and notes some of their distinct features. It endeavors to show that the concept of mysticism affords a unique and instructive perspective from which to understand these traditions and explicates two modes of mystical expression and thinking - the inclusivist and exclusivist - that it asserts are represented by philosophical and religious Daoism respectively.
ISSN:2372-9996
Contains:Enthalten in: Studies in Chinese Religions
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/23729988.2017.1378006