Lin, Yutang
Lin, Yutang
Yutang Lin (October 10, 1895 – March 26, 1976) was a renowned Chinese scholar, philosopher, and writer born in Hangzhou, China. Known for his insightful reflections on life, culture, and philosophy, he played a significant role in introducing Eastern ideas to Western audiences. His work often explores the harmony between tradition and modernity, making him a notable figure in 20th-century literature and thought.
Personal Name: Lin, Yutang
Birth: 1895
Death: 1976
Lin, Yutang Books
(21 Books)
The Importance of Living is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing-indeed, eager-to be busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.At a time when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, here is a refreshing, playful reminder to savor life's simple pleasures.
Thoughtful analysis for the general reader of a philosopher's passage from the Chinese heritage of Confucianism and Buddhism to Christianity.
Collection of essays. Author believes that the salient fact of the war is the new impulse toward self-rule among the Asiatic countries.
