Eastern Religions & Philosophy: Subject Guide: Taoism

Covers the history, philosophy, religion and science of Taoism.

Argues that Daoism originated in a particular textual tradition distinct from Confucianism and other philosophical traditions of early China.

"Steve Bokenkamp makes an innovative and unprecedented contribution to the study of Chinese concepts of the afterlife. It is a mature work of historical and literary scholarship that draws on a wide range of genres: revealed poetry, liturgies, ghost stories and anecdotes, historical sources, and other forms of literature."--Stephen F. Teiser, D.T. Suzuki Professor of Buddhist Studies, Princeton University

Provides an accurate overview of Taoist history, thought, and religion through a wide selection of topics. Entries are cross-referenced and provided with bibliographical data.

Covers both Taoist philosophy and Taoist religion. An introduction provides overall insight into Taoist development through the ages, while the dictionary itself is comprised of 275 entries that define Taoist concepts, scriptures, deities, practices, and personalities. Includes an extensive bibliography.

This encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia.