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BL
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629612
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Crane, George T.,1957-
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| Title & Author
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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of Dao : : ancient Chinese thought in modern American life /\ Sam Crane.
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| Series Statement
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Blackwell public philosophy ;; 13
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| Page. NO
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1 online resource (xi, 201 pages).
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| ISBN
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9781118323717 (electronic bk.)
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: 1118323718 (electronic bk.)
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: 9781118323731 (electronic bk.)
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: 1118323734 (electronic bk.)
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9780470674772
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0470674776
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9781118323755 (emobi : alk. paper)
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9781118563298 (epub : alk. paper)
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9781118656419
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1118656415
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Abstract
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This highly original work introduces the ideas and arguments of the ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism to some of the most intractable social issues of modern American life, including abortion, gay marriage, and assisted suicide.Introduces the precepts of ancient Chinese philosophers to issues they could not have anticipatedRelates Daoist and Confucian ideas to problems across the arc of modern human life, from birth to deathProvides general readers with a fascinating introduction to Chinese philosophy, and its continued relevance
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Philosophy, Confucian.
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Taoist philosophy.
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United States, Social conditions, 21st century.
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United States, Politics and government, 21st century.
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| Dewey Classification
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181/.112
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| LC Classification
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B127.C65
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| Added Entry
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Ohio Library and Information Network.
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Wiley Online Library (Online service)
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| Parallel Title
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Ancient Chinese thought in modern American life
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