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Laozi

Laozi (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ; Wade–Giles: Laosi; also Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tzu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Lao Zi, Laocius, and other variations) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, and is a central figure in Taoism (also spelled "Daoism"). Laozi literally means "old master", and is generally considered honorific. Laozi is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoism. Taishang Laojun is title for Laozi in the Taoist religion, which refers to him as "One of the Three Pure Ones".

According to Chinese tradition, Laozi lived in the 6th century BC. Historians variously contend that Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures, that he is a mythical figure, or that he actually lived in the 4th century BC, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period.

A central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Laozi in their lineage. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.

Source: Laozi on Wikipedia.

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6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism

Born c. 604 BC

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  • Cover of: The light of China: the Tâo teh king of Lâo Tsze, 604-504 B.C. : an accurate metrical rendering translated directly from the Chinese text, and critically compared with the standard translations, the ancient and modern Chinese commentaries, and all accessible authorities

    First published in 1903 1 edition in 1 language
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6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism

Born c. 604 BC
Subjects
Taoism, Chinese Philosophy, Taoist philosophy, Laozi, dao de jing, Philosophy, Philosophy, chinese, Dao de jing (Laozi), Laozi, Taoist Philosophy, Tao, Taoist literature, Taoïsme, Chinese classics, Chinese language, Criticism and interpretation, Early works to 1800, Eastern philosophy, Fiction, Sacred books, Taoi smo, Taoísmo, 299/.51482, Anthroposophy, Asian Philosophy, Bilingual
Places
China
People
Laozi, Lao-tzu, Zhuangzi, Bi Wang (226-249), Chuang Tse, Lao Tse, Lao Tsu, Liezi (4th cent. B.C), Tao, Tâi-shang kan-ying p'len
Time
Ancient China

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Alternative names

  • 老子
  • Lao Tse
  • Lao-Tzu
  • Lao Zi
  • Lao-Tsu
  • Laotze
  • Laocius
  • Laotse
  • Lao Tze
  • Lao-tseu
  • Lao Tseu
  • Lao Tzu
  • Lao-tse
  • Lao-tzu

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September 27, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ids
November 22, 2019 Edited by dcapillae Fixed other names
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September 10, 2008 Created by ImportBot Imported from University of Toronto MARC record