As a classic work of Daoism, the Daodejing has been translated into nearly a hundred languages, making it the most translated Chinese cultural classic. The philosophical concepts of Daoism such as “Dao (道)”, “governing by doing nothing (无为而治)”, and “the merged unity of heaven and man (天人合一)” have fascinated many Western scholars. On the occasion of the second Wuyi Forum, Thomas Michael, an American scholar and researcher at the School of Philosophy of Beijing Normal University, gave an exclusive interview to “W.E. Talk” of China News Service, sharing his views on the wisdom of Daoist thought.
(W.E. Talk) Thomas Michael: The Westward Transmission of Eastern Learning—Why Does Daoist Thought Resonate More Profoundly?
