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Wybrane aspekty taoistycznej praktyki wéiwúwéi
Some aspects of the taoist practice wéiwúwéi

Author(s): Wacław Romer
Subject(s): East Asian Philosophy, Ontology
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: wuwei; weiwuwei; dao; daoism; upbringing; anarchism; unmoved mover;

Summary/Abstract: The article aims to explore some aspects of the wéiwúwéi (Ⅽ↓Ⅽ) practice recommended by the DàodéjÎng byexamining it in various contexts. Five theses are postulated: (1) we read in the DàodéjÎng about an ontological principle which states that the functionality of the entity is determined by its structure which is a nonentity; (2) wéiwúwéi can be performed by inspiring by personal example; (3) wéiwúwéi can be realized as a result of a transcendental orpsychological transformation of the subject by liberating the agent from conditions; (4) wéiwúwéi can be performed as permission for the errors of one's subordinates; (5) The ideal ruler as proposed by the DàodéjÎng is characterized by low time preference.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 15-22
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish