Daoist thinking can be very abstract,as illustrated by the story of the butterfly.What is the central theme of this anecdote?

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The story of the butterfly is often interpreted as being about the illusory nature of human existence and the difficulty of distinguishing between reality and dreams. The central theme is that it is impossible to know whether Zhuang Zhou is the one dreaming or whether he is the butterfly and the butterfly is the one dreaming. This reflects the Daoist belief that the world we perceive is a mere illusion and that true reality is elusive and transcendental.

Daoist Thinking Can Be Very Abstract,as Illustrated by the Story