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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Classical Chinese philosophy teaches the idea of effortless work via complete immersion in process.
Chapter 3: The Chinese notion of effortless action brings great power and charts a path toward full human perfection today.
Chapter 4: Confucianism depends on a stricter discipline to achieve wu-wei fully.
Chapter 5: Another Taoist school instructs followers to reach wu-wei through not trying at all.
Chapter 6: Wu-wei may be reached through a balanced and flexible mindset.
Chapter 7: To achieve wu-wei, practice sincerely and serve a higher purpose.
Description
Trying Not to Try (2014) is your guide to ancient Chinese philosophy. These blinks explain why you should allow life to manifest itself to you without forcing things to happen. They also introduce ways to live a less stressful life.
Who Should Listen
Young people who feel burdened by the need to accomplish something in life
Readers with an interest in ancient Chinese philosophy
About the Authors
Edward Slingerland is an academic and author who specializes in cognitive science and Chinese thought. He has previously authored What Science Offers the Humanities.