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What did Zhuangzi think about the Dao?

  • Unnameable

  • Nameable

  • Material

  • Finite

Answer

Unnameable, according to Zhuangzi, is the nature of the Dao, the fundamental principle of reality. It transcends all human concepts and language, making it impossible to describe or define. The Dao is an elusive and mysterious force that permeates all existence, yet remains beyond our grasp. Zhuangzi believed that attempting to name or categorize the Dao only limits our understanding of its true nature.
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