Zhuangzi (text)

Zhuangzi, an influential text from ancient China, is attributed to the philosopher Zhuang Zhou. It explores themes of existentialism, relativism, and the nature of reality through parables and allegories. The text emphasizes the idea of spontaneity and the importance of embracing the natural flow of life, often questioning rigid distinctions between life and death, good and bad, and knowledge and ignorance. Through humor and paradox, Zhuangzi encourages readers to transcend conventional thinking and appreciate the complexity of existence, ultimately promoting a sense of harmony with the universe. It remains a key work in Daoist philosophy.