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.
28 works Add another?
Most Editions
Most Editions
First Published
Most Recent
Top Rated
Reading Log
Random
Showing ebooks only. Would you like to see everything by this author?
Subjects
Taoism, Chinese Philosophy, Laozi, Laozi, dao de jing, Philosophy, chinese, Taoist philosophy, Taoïsme, Dao de jing (Laozi), 299/.51482, Asian Philosophy, Bilingual, China, Chinese Taoist literature, Chinese classics, Chinese language, Chinese language materials, Sacred books, Tao, Taoist Philosophy, Taoist literature, 299.5/1482, BG-JUVENILE PROP - BG-JUVY ACTIVITY, Bl1900.l26 e5 1990, Bl1900.l26 e5 2008b, Bl1900.l26 e513 1996Places
ChinaID Numbers
- OLID: OL4490678A
- ISNI: 0000000121027366
- VIAF: 101089774
- Wikidata: Q9333
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q9333
Links outside Open Library
No links yet. Add one?
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
| September 27, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | add ids |
| November 22, 2019 | Edited by dcapillae | Fixed other names |
| November 22, 2019 | Edited by dcapillae | merge authors |
| November 22, 2019 | Edited by dcapillae | Added source |
| September 10, 2008 | Created by ImportBot | Imported from University of Toronto MARC record |