Laozi was one of the greatest minds to ever live. He wrote the venerable Tao Te Ching meaning "The Classic Way of Virtue." This work is the basis of the long-lost religion of Taoism (also known as 'Daoism' in Chinese), an official religion of China's Tang Dynasty in 500 BCE. The lesson covers the deep philosophical and political influence in humanity that still resonates today.
Lesson Readings
Readings in Ethics: Moral Wisdom Past and Present. Chapter 5, pages 91-101
Additional Resource
Free eBook: The Classic Way of Virtue (Tao Te Ching)
Courtesy of The Guttenberg Project, click HERE for a free copy
Discussion Question
The Dao de Jing identifies selfishness and “striving” (competition) as the source of disorder in society. The sage is selfless and acts in accordance with the universal order. How can we encourage people to act selflessly? What does Laozi say?
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