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HPC 45. Practice Makes Perfect: Skill Stories in the Zhuangzi

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China·Jan 18, 2026·20:43·pending

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In addition to sages who show us the way, the Zhuangzi features people taking on daily activities such as woodworking and butchering: we discuss how these figures serve as counterpoints to officials in the Zhuangzi’s time.

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Peter Adamson

Host

Chike Jeffers

Host

Peter Adamson

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Jonardon Ganeri

Host

John Lee

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David Hinton

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HPC 45. Practice Makes Perfect: Skill Stories in the Zhuangzi

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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HPC 45. Practice Makes Perfect: Skill Stories in the Zhuangzi

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