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The provided passages do not explicitly detail the "practical implications" of Guo Xiang's philosophy.
However, the passages do mention that Guo Xiang's thought reinterprets the Tao to mean literally "nothing," and this absence of anything beyond appearances is the basis for his theory of radical freedom. In this theory, all phenomenal things are "self-so," meaning they create and transform themselves without relying on any justification beyond their own temporary existence [1]. The book also explores Guo's philosophy of freedom and spontaneity and its influence on later Chinese philosophy, particularly Chan Buddhism [1]. The implications of his thought on freedom versus determinism are also considered in comparison to Western philosophical positions [1].
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Title: The Penumbra Unbound by Brook Ziporyn Description: The Penumbra Unbound is the first English language book-length study of the Neo-Taoist thinker Guo Xiang (d. 312 C.E.), commentator on the classic Taoist text, the Zhuangzi. The author explores Guo's philosophy of freedom and spontaneity, explains its coherence and importance, and shows its influence on later Chinese philosophy, particularly Chan Buddhism. The implications of his thought on freedom versus determinism are also considered in comparison to several positions advanced in the history of Western philosophy, notably those of…
ication beyond their own temporary being. Categories: Religion Pages: 197 Snippet: The Penumbra Unbound is the first English language book-length study of the Neo-Taoist thinker Guo Xiang (d. 312 C.E.), commentator on the classic Taoist text, the Zhuangzi.