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Historical Context of Taoism


  A second philosophical reaction to the troubled life of the late
Zhou period (the first was Confucius) was the teaching of Lao-tzu
(Old Master), a semi-legendary figure who was believed to have
been a contemporary of Confucius.
Ends and Means of Taoism


  The goal of Taoism is a happy life. Lao-tzu believed that this
goal could be achieved by living a life in conformity with nature.
Ends and Means of Taoism


  The goal of Taoism is a happy life. Lao-tzu believed that this
goal could be achieved by living a life in conformity with nature.


How could “living in conformity” with the Tao (order
    and regularity of nature) bring happiness?
Taoism 1011

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Taoism 1011

  • 1. Historical Context of Taoism A second philosophical reaction to the troubled life of the late Zhou period (the first was Confucius) was the teaching of Lao-tzu (Old Master), a semi-legendary figure who was believed to have been a contemporary of Confucius.
  • 2. Ends and Means of Taoism The goal of Taoism is a happy life. Lao-tzu believed that this goal could be achieved by living a life in conformity with nature.
  • 3. Ends and Means of Taoism The goal of Taoism is a happy life. Lao-tzu believed that this goal could be achieved by living a life in conformity with nature. How could “living in conformity” with the Tao (order and regularity of nature) bring happiness?

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