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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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Born c. 604 BC

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  • Cover of: Laozi yi lin.

    First published in 1965 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Laozi yin shi.

    First published in 1939 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Laozi yi ping dian.

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  • Cover of: Laozi yi shu zhu.

    First published in 1963 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Laozi zheng gu.

    First published in 1959 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Laozi zhi yao.

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  • Cover of: Laozi. Zhongzi. Liezi (Gu dian ming zhu pu ji wen ku)

    First published in 1989 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Laozi zhu

    First published in 1973 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Laozi (Zhu zi bai jia cong shu)

    First published in 1989 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Lü Yan Dao de jing shi yi

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  • Cover of: Noja todokkyong (Uryu laiburori)

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  • Cover of: The original Chinese texts of the work of Laou-tsze, the Great learning, the Doctrine of the mean

    First published in 1861 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: [The philosophy of Lao Tze

    First published in 1926 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Ping dian Laozi Dao de jing

    First published in 1979 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Song ben Laozi Dao de jing gu ben ji zhu

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  • Cover of: Tai shang Dao de bao zhang yi.

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  • Cover of: Tai shang Dao de jing jie.

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  • Cover of: Tao ... a rendering into English verse of the Tao teh ching of Lao Tsze (B. C. 604)

    First published in 1926 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: A Taoist Classic: The Book of Lao Zi (A Taoist Classic)

    First published in 1995 — 1 edition
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Born c. 604 BC

Subjects

Taoism, Chinese Philosophy, Laozi, dao de jing, Taoist philosophy, Philosophy, Philosophy, chinese, Dao de jing (Laozi), Laozi, Taoist Philosophy, Religious literature, Sacred books, Tao, Taoist literature, Taoïsme, Chinese classics, Chinese language, Criticism and interpretation, Early works to 1800, Eastern philosophy, Fiction, Taoi smo, Taoísmo, 299/.51482, Anthroposophy, Asian Philosophy

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
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