Effortless Action
Edward Slingerland
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Effortless Action
Published
2003
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
368
ISBN-13
9781283121491
Description
"This book presents a systematic account of the role of the personal spiritual ideal of wu-wei - literally "no doing," but better rendered as "effortless action" - in early Chinese thought. Edward Slingerland's analysis shows that wu-wei represents the most general of a set of conceptual metaphors having to do with a state of effortless ease and unself-consciousness. This concept of effortlessness, he contends, serves as a common ideal for both Daoist and Confucian thinkers. He also argues that this concept contains within itself a conceptual tension that motivates the development of early Chinese thought: the so-called paradox of wu-wei, or the question of how one can consciously "try not to try.""--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Effortless Action?
This edition of Effortless Action has approximately 368 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Effortless Action?
For most readers, Effortless Action typically takes between 7h 40m and 5h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 92,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 92,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Effortless Action?
The estimated word count for Effortless Action is approximately 92,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Effortless Action?
Effortless Action was written by Edward Slingerland.
When was Effortless Action published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.