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Single Idea 19616

[filed under theme 29. Religion / C. Spiritual Disciplines / 2. Taoism ]

Full Idea

China alone long since arrived at a refined wisdom superior to philosophy: Taoism surpasses all the mind has conceived by way of detachment.

Gist of Idea

As the perfect wisdom of detachment, philosophy offers no rivals to Taoism

Source

E.M. Cioran (A Short History of Decay [1949], 1 'Militant')

Book Ref

Cioran,E.M.: 'A Short History of Decay', ed/tr. Howard,Richard [Penguin 2010], p.46


A Reaction

Personally I dislike Taoism, which seems to advocate a sort of suicide within life. But given Cioran's evident state of mind, I can see its attractions. If this country deteriorates any further [I write on 4th July 2016], I may turn to Taoism.