Synthesized answer
The central thesis of Zhuangzi is that humankind can achieve true happiness and freedom by inhabiting Dao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity [Passage 2]. This is described as Daoist philosophy's central tenet [Passage 1, Passage 2].
To achieve this freedom, individuals must abandon rigid distinctions between good and bad, and right and wrong. They should also follow a course of action not driven by gain or striving [Passage 2]. When one stops judging events as good or bad, man-made suffering vanishes, and natural suffering is accepted as a part of life [Passage 2].
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thousands of English-language scholars each year, yet only in the Wade-Giles romanization. Burton Watson’s pinyin romanization brings the text in line with how Chinese scholars, and an increasing number of other scholars, read it. Categories: Religion Pages: 369 Snippet: This is Daoist philosophy’s central tenet, espoused by the person—or group of people—known as Zhuangzi (369?-286? B.C.E.) in a text by the same name.
Title: The Complete Works of Zhuangzi Description: Only by inhabiting Dao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity can humankind achieve true happiness and freedom, in both life and death. This is Daoist philosophy’s central tenet, espoused by the person—or group of people—known as Zhuangzi (369?-286? B.C.E.) in a text by the same name. To be free, individuals must discard rigid distinctions between good and bad, right and wrong, and follow a course of action not motivated by gain or striving. When one ceases to judge events as good or bad, man-made suffering disappears and natural…