How to Perceive the World

Comprehend the true essence of the "Tao Te Ching" and gain insight into the underlying logic of the real world.

读懂《道德经》的真义，洞悉真实世界的运行逻辑

The Tao Te Ching is a cornerstone classic of Chinese philosophy, exerting a profound influence on Chinese culture and the life philosophy of the Chinese people. Vast and profound, it bridges ancient and modern thought, offering a unique Eastern system of values and holistic solutions for understanding the operating logic of the real world and guiding individual actions within it. Its embodiment of Eastern wisdom has had a significant global impact, making the Tao Te Ching a landmark text in East Asian philosophy.

This book provides a meticulous and insightful commentary on all 81 chapters of the Tao Te Ching. With balanced perspectives and accessible language, the author draws from over two decades of experience teaching introductory courses on the text, incorporating dialogues and questions from students and educators. It introduces young readers to the cosmic principles, life wisdom, and practical philosophy contained within the Tao Te Ching. A work that both accurately interprets classical traditions and deeply resonates with contemporary society, it opens the door for modern readers to understand and apply the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching.

《道德经》是中国哲学的核心经典，对于中国文化和中国人的人生哲学影响至深。《道德经》博大精深，接引古今，对于如何看待真实世界的运行逻辑和个体在世界中应如何行动，有一套独特的东方价值观和整体解决方案，它所呈现的东方智慧，在全世界影响甚巨，因此，《道德经》也被视为东亚哲学的标志性典籍。
本书为《道德经》一书81章的精心疏讲，作者持论公允，语言平实，结合20余年在讲授《道德经》通识课过程中的师生问答，向年轻读者讲解《道德经》里的天地之道、人生智慧和生活哲学，可谓一部既能精准阐释经典传统，又能与当下社会深度共情的佳作，为当代读者推开了理解和运用《道德经》智慧的大门。