The Inclusion and Academic Value of Taoist Literature in Cordier's Bibliotheca Sinica
Cordier's Bibliotheca Sinica stands as a comprehensive achievement in Western Sinological research,systematically compiling studies on China written in various European languages from the mid-16th century to 1924.This paper primarily explores the inclusion of Taoist literature in the bibliography and its academic value.It highlights how Cordier through meticulous literature review and scientific cataloging methods,provided invaluable scholarly resources for understanding and researching Chinese Taoism.To this end,the article delves into the history of the translation and study of Tao Te Ching in the West and the attention Western scholars paid to the concept of Taoist immortals.These aspects not only enrich the understanding of classical Chinese religious culture,but also reflect Cordier's significant role in promoting academic exchanges between Eastern and Western cultures.
CordierBibliotheca SinicaChinese TaoismTaoist immortalsTao Te Ching
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