Wisdom of Laozi

Author: Lin Yutang
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Taoist thought is an important component of Chinese culture, and Laozi is the founder of Taoism, with a profound influence. The Wisdom of Laozi was published by Random House in 1948 and is a significant work by Lin Yutang that introduces Taoist thought, as well as the broader philosophical ideas of ancient Chinese culture to the West. This book elucidates the uniqueness of Laozi's thought, the differences between Taoist and Confucian philosophy, and concludes by emphasizing the need to study Laozi in conjunction with Zhuangzi.