--- product_id: 8345630 title: "The Importance Of Living: The Classic Chinese Philosophy of Simple Pleasures and Inaction―A Playful Antidote to Modern Life" price: "21329CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8345630-the-importance-of-living-the-classic-chinese-philosophy-of-simple store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Importance Of Living: The Classic Chinese Philosophy of Simple Pleasures and Inaction―A Playful Antidote to Modern Life **Price:** 21329CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Importance Of Living: The Classic Chinese Philosophy of Simple Pleasures and Inaction―A Playful Antidote to Modern Life - **How much does it cost?** 21329CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8345630-the-importance-of-living-the-classic-chinese-philosophy-of-simple) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Importance Of Living: The Classic Chinese Philosophy of Simple Pleasures and Inaction―A Playful Antidote to Modern Life [Yutang, Lin] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Importance Of Living: The Classic Chinese Philosophy of Simple Pleasures and Inaction―A Playful Antidote to Modern Life Review: A TRULY GREAT INSIGHT INTO LIVING A GOOD LIFE - If your bookshelf can take the weight, get a hardbound edition circa the 1930's. This is the kind of book you'll want to revisit again and again; just open and read anything and you'll say 'yesss'. . . If you like what's written, learn about 'Wabi-Sabi' too, the Japanese equivalent to the Chinese philosophic values of simplicity and essential living. This Japanese rendition orients (untended pun) Wabi-Sabi to graphics... then carries it through to life. Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers . Their famous tea ceremony exemplifies the beauty of purity and simplicity, as does Yutang in this fine book. desertcart offers three pages of books regarding Wabi-Sabi; some are 'decorative' coffee-table books and most of those are rather superficial. Shop carefully. Another Wabi-Sabi book I much appreciate is In Praise of Shadows . Delving into both Chinese and Japanese perspectives is not redundant; the differences just go to give further depth and understanding. Oh: The only Western take on 'less is more' thinking which occurs to me is via Mies Van Der Rohe, a noted architect; that 'less is more' line is his. Americans especially, with their yen (another pun, intended) for embellishment/ego-centric fashions aimed at impre$$ing others would benefit greatly by the concepts of Lin Yutang and Wabi-Sabi. Another point: Elsewhere at desertcart, the author credited is 'John Day'; actually, the reference is the John Day Company; publishers (maybe of this fine book in the 1930s; hope that misinformation will be straightened out... LIN YUTANG should be credited with this masterpiece. Review: Lin Yutang enfatiza que el humor es fundamental para una vida plena, ya que permite la reflexión, la crítica y una comprensión más clara de las ideas, evitando la intransigencia y la gravedad. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #127,360 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Taoism (Books) #64 in Humanist Philosophy #78 in Taoist Philosophy | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (318) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0688163521 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0688163525 | | Item Weight | 15.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 462 pages | | Publication date | September 16, 1998 | | Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks | ## Images ![The Importance Of Living: The Classic Chinese Philosophy of Simple Pleasures and Inaction―A Playful Antidote to Modern Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61j7TEUlTHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A TRULY GREAT INSIGHT INTO LIVING A GOOD LIFE *by R***K on July 16, 2010* If your bookshelf can take the weight, get a hardbound edition circa the 1930's. This is the kind of book you'll want to revisit again and again; just open and read anything and you'll say 'yesss'. . . If you like what's written, learn about 'Wabi-Sabi' too, the Japanese equivalent to the Chinese philosophic values of simplicity and essential living. This Japanese rendition orients (untended pun) Wabi-Sabi to graphics... then carries it through to life. Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers . Their famous tea ceremony exemplifies the beauty of purity and simplicity, as does Yutang in this fine book. Amazon offers three pages of books regarding Wabi-Sabi; some are 'decorative' coffee-table books and most of those are rather superficial. Shop carefully. Another Wabi-Sabi book I much appreciate is In Praise of Shadows . Delving into both Chinese and Japanese perspectives is not redundant; the differences just go to give further depth and understanding. Oh: The only Western take on 'less is more' thinking which occurs to me is via Mies Van Der Rohe, a noted architect; that 'less is more' line is his. Americans especially, with their yen (another pun, intended) for embellishment/ego-centric fashions aimed at impre$$ing others would benefit greatly by the concepts of Lin Yutang and Wabi-Sabi. Another point: Elsewhere at Amazon, the author credited is 'John Day'; actually, the reference is the John Day Company; publishers (maybe of this fine book in the 1930s; hope that misinformation will be straightened out... LIN YUTANG should be credited with this masterpiece. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by V***R on October 8, 2025* Lin Yutang enfatiza que el humor es fundamental para una vida plena, ya que permite la reflexión, la crítica y una comprensión más clara de las ideas, evitando la intransigencia y la gravedad. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ returned *by K***N on October 29, 2025* returned, seemed like a interesting book but i changed courses so i didn't need this anymore and returned it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8345630-the-importance-of-living-the-classic-chinese-philosophy-of-simple](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8345630-the-importance-of-living-the-classic-chinese-philosophy-of-simple) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*