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Winnie-the-Pooh as a guide to Taoist thought
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What it is about
Benjamin Hoff uses A. A. Milne’s characters to explain Taoism in simple terms. Pooh stands for living in harmony with the way things are, while Eeyore, Rabbit and Owl show less helpful habits. The book is short, humorous and easy to read.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a light introduction to Taoism.
What you will get
A gentle, bestselling book about ease and simplicity.
The Tao of Pooh Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Taoism · Philosophy · Simplicity
Length
158 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Benjamin Hoff and the characters of the Hundred Acre Wood.
Setting
The Hundred Acre Wood and ideas from Chinese philosophy.
What makes it different
It explains philosophy through a children’s classic.
Feel
Gentle, funny and calming.
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