Xiaoyaoyou: When "Zhuangzi" Encounters Reality

How can a person who firmly despises "Zhuangzi" finally turn to "Zhuangzi"? Can a person who sincerely believes in "Zhuangzi" really be able to control a virtual boat and travel freely in the real world? "Xiaoyaoyou" starts from the love-hate entanglement between historical figures and "Zhuangzi". In addition to "practically" analyzing the essence of "Zhuangzi", it also "pragmatically" describes scenes of conflicts when "Zhuangzi" encounters reality. This is a book full of speculative interest, especially suitable for readers with purely speculative interests. Following the author's analysis, we will enjoy reading like the most exciting original mystery novel. "Xiaoyaoyou" is also a rich cultural history. The author uses the text of "Zhuangzi" as a clue to outline the magnificent cultural landscape of Taoism from the complex interpretations and practices in history. The cross-disciplinary citations help us reflect on the ancient wisdom of more than 2,000 years ago with a new social science perspective and contemporary humanistic literacy.