: Fung emphasizes the "vision" behind the system rather than just the linguistic beauty of the prose.
If you're diving into Taoism, by Fung Yu-Lan is a standout resource. Unlike general literary translations, this 1931 classic focuses specifically on the philosophical spirit of the text. Why This Edition? Chuang-Tzu: A New Selected Translation with an ...
Fung Yu-Lan, a giant in modern Chinese philosophy, doesn't just translate the words; he provides an exposition of the philosophy of Kuo Hsiang , the 3rd-century commentator who originally shaped the Zhuangzi into the 33 chapters we know today. : Fung emphasizes the "vision" behind the system