Joshi shows how the Daoist classics provide insightful prescriptions on how to live a life full of happiness, contentment, and healthy longevity, and provide guidance regarding personal ethics, sustainable economics, and achieving enlightenment. A useful text for scholars and researchers of Asian studies, religion, and philosophy.

Devin K. Joshi is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Singapore Management University.

Acknowledgements

Preface

Chapter 1 - An Integrated Theory of Happiness: The Yang Zhu Chapter of the Liezi

Chapter 2 - The Way of Longevity: Blue Zones as Models of Daoist Living

Chapter 3 - Consciousness and Enlightenment: A Daoist Reading of New Spiritual Teachings

Chapter 4 - The Ethics of a Daoist Sage: Lessons from the Wenzi

Chapter 5 - Towards a Sustainable Daoist Economy: Lessons from the Daodejing

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