Tao Te Ching · Character
F. H. Balfour
Western scholar who wrote about Taoist philosophy.
minor
Also known as Mr. F. H. Balfour, Mr. Balfour
First appearance: tao te ching
F. H. Balfour shows up with force in Preface by James Legge. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Translator criticized for relying on the spurious Lü Yen commentary.
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This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the psychological peak of self-awareness, where the…
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- Preface by James Legge
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