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[[Image:Yin_yang.jpg|thumb|500px|left|Taoism is represented by [[Yin and Yang]]]] | [[Image:Yin_yang.jpg|thumb|500px|left|Taoism is represented by [[Yin and Yang]]]] | ||
| − | Taoism is a Chinese philosophy centered around the concept of Tao. It stresses the unification of contraries. | + | Taoism is a [[Chinese]] philosophy centered around the concept of Tao. It stresses the unification of contraries. Taoism also seeks harmony with nature. |
| − | The primary text of Taoism is Lao | + | The primary text of Taoism is [[Lao Tzu]]'s ''Tao Te Ching'', which works to express the essence of Tao. The book stresses the ineffability of the Tao. |
Taoist ethics are concerned less with doing good acts than becoming a good person who lives in harmony with all things and people. | Taoist ethics are concerned less with doing good acts than becoming a good person who lives in harmony with all things and people. | ||
Revision as of 23:39, February 16, 2008
Taoism is represented by Yin and Yang
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy centered around the concept of Tao. It stresses the unification of contraries. Taoism also seeks harmony with nature.
The primary text of Taoism is Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, which works to express the essence of Tao. The book stresses the ineffability of the Tao.
Taoist ethics are concerned less with doing good acts than becoming a good person who lives in harmony with all things and people.
External links
For more, read World History Lecture Three.