The book is dedicated to the literary and ideological heritage of the outstanding Chinese thinker, one of the founders of Taoism Zhuang Tzu (IV-III centuries BC), which had a deep influence on the formation of philosophical, artistic, religious traditions in China. The literary concept of Zhuang Tzu, the basic concepts of his philosophy, the historical and cultural roots of his worldview, and the features of his social position are analyzed in detail.