老子
老子
b. c. 604 BC · From China6
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Laozi (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ; Wade–Giles: Laosi; also Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tzu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Lao Zi, Laocius, and other variations) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, and is a central figure in Taoism (also spelled "Daoism"). Laozi literally means "old master", and is generally cons…
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Laozi, Lao Tse, Lao-Tzu, Lao Zi, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Laocius, Laotse, Lao Tze, Lao-tseu, Lao Tseu, Lao Tzu, Lao-tse, Lao-tzu, Tzu Lao, Lǎozǐ, Lao Lao Tzu, L. A. O. TZU, Loa-tzu., La ozi, Lao Tsŭ, Lao-Tse, Lao Tsu, Lao Tzú, Lao TséLinks
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What is Laozi best known for?
Laozi is primarily known as the foundational figure of Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy and religion. His teachings emphasize living in harmony with the Tao, a natural and universal force.
Which work is attributed to Laozi?
The Tao Te Ching is the central text attributed to Laozi, a concise collection of aphorisms and teachings on the nature of reality, governance, and personal conduct.
Is Laozi a real historical figure?
The historical existence of Laozi is debated among scholars, with some viewing him as a legendary figure rather than a single individual. Regardless, the philosophy attributed to him has profoundly influenced Chinese thought.