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100	1		_aLaozi
245	1	0	_a老子
246	1		_aLao Zih
246	1		_aLaozi
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-12-26
508			_aProduced by Yu Hsiu Hung
520			_a"老子" by Laozi is a philosophical text written during the late 6th century to early 5th century BC. This foundational work of Daoism (Taoism) explores themes of naturalness, simplicity, and the principles of harmony and balance in life. It serves as both a spiritual guide and a reflection on the nature of existence. The text is composed of 81 chapters that delve into the concept of the Dao (Tao), which represents the fundamental nature of the universe and the path one should follow for a harmonious life. Laozi emphasizes the idea of "wu wei," or effortless action, advocating for a way of living that aligns with the natural flow of the cosmos. The work critiques conventional values like ambition and competition, instead promoting qualities such as humility, compassion, and simplicity. Through poetic metaphors and paradoxes, Laozi encourages readers to seek wisdom through introspection and to cultivate a deep understanding of their surroundings, ultimately revealing that true power comes from yielding and non-contention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aTaoism
653			_aPhilosophy, Chinese
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24039
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