Benjamin Hoff’s The Te of Piglet (1992) stands as a quietly eloquent companion to his earlier work, The Tao of Pooh, yet it shifts the reader’s gaze from the gentle wisdom of Winnie‑the‑Pooh to the humble courage of Piglet. Where Pooh embodies the Taoist concept of wu wei (“effortless action”), Piglet personifies Te (“virtue” or “power”), demonstrating how even the smallest among us can possess a moral and … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Benjamin Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh (1982) presents an ingenious fusion of A.A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories and the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism. Far from a mere pop-philosophy appropriation, Hoff crafts a nuanced dialogue between East and West, inviting readers to reconsider the value of simplicity, spontaneity, and the natural order. In this review, I will … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Harmonizing Humanity: A Taoist Perspective on Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Drawing on Lao Tzu's philosophies, we can explore the interconnected nature and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism through the lens of Taoist principles of harmony, balance, and natural order. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability: Colonialism disrupts the natural harmony by imposing foreign rule and exploitation, leading to social, cultural, and environmental imbalance. Nationalism often fosters … Continue reading Harmonizing Humanity: A Taoist Perspective on Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
The New Renaissance Mindset 