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Laozior Lao-tzu(flourished 6th century BC, China) First philosopher of Chinese Daoism. He is traditionally named as the author of the Daodejing, though modern scholars hold that the work had more than one author. Legends about his life abound, but little or no certain information survives. The historical Laozi, if he existed, may have been a scholar and caretaker of sacred books at the royal court of the Zhou dynasty. According to legend, he was carried 72 years in his mother's womb, and he met Confucius as a young man. He is venerated as a philosopher by the Confucianists, as a saint or god by the common people of China, and as a divinity and the representative of the dao by Daoists. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Meanwhile, Lao Tsu developed Taoism in China, a quietist form of agnostic mysticism, and Confucius emerged to offer humanistic wisdom teachings aimed at creating ethical integrity. As Taoist founder Lao Tsu said, ``The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be. Give up learning, and put an end to your troubles," Chinese philosopher Lao Tsu instructs in the opening line of Tao Te Ching's twentieth chapter. |
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