Premium Content The Tao of Austen: The Philosophy of Concordia Discors in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
By Auvijit Chakder - January 01, 2005
"Opposites attract" may be a modern adage, but the concept has been present in many incarnations throughout history. In Chinese philosophy, the yin and yang are presented as opposing dynamics. To understand one, it is requisite to know the other. One of the most eloquent renderings is the philosophy of "concordia discors," or discordant harmony…
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