Tao Te Ching by Laozi ( translated by James Legge)

by Laozi, James Legge (Translator)

Overview

The Tao Te Ching, Dao De Jing, or Daodejing (道德經), whose authorship has been attributed to Laozi,[1] is a Chinese classic text. Its name comes from the opening words of its two sections: 道 dào "way," Chapter 1, and 德 dé "virtue/power," Chapter 38, plus 經 jīng "classic." According to tradition, it was written around the 6th century BC by the sage Laozi (or Lao Tzu, "Old Master".The passages are ambiguous, and topics range from political advice for rulers to practical wisdom for people. Because the variety of interpretation is virtually limitless, not only for different people but for the same person over time, readers do well to avoid making claims of objectivity or superiority. Also, since the book is 81 short poems, there is little need for an abridgement.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012888396
Publisher:	Granto Classic Books
Publication date:	05/29/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	150 KB

About the Author

Laozi was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, and best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching. His association with the Tao Te Ching has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism"). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or "One of the Three Pure Ones". Laozi translated literally from Chinese means "old master" or "old one", and is generally considered honorific.