Laozi - Chinese Classics Collection

Author: Rao Shangkuan
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The book "Laozi," also known as "Tao Te Ching" or "The Five Thousand Words," encompasses a wide range of topics including cosmology, philosophy of life, epistemology, methodology, as well as how to conduct oneself and govern a nation. Therefore, Lu Xun said, "Without reading 'Laozi,' one cannot understand Chinese culture." Hu Shi said, "Laozi is the founder of Chinese philosophy and a true philosopher in the history of Chinese philosophy." The dialectical thinking method and insightful strategies in "Laozi" remain strikingly relevant even today. This book first lists the "original text," followed by "notes" and an "English translation" that attempts to explain the text word by word, guiding you into this ancient cultural treasure trove.