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The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics

The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics

by Laozi

BookID: 216

Language:English

Translator:Legge, James, 1815-1897

Alternate Title:Tao Te Ching

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Philosophy, ChineseTaoism -- Sacred books

Description

"The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics" by Laozi is an ancient Chinese text from the late Warring States period (475–221 BCE). This foundational work of Taoism explores the Way and its Virtue through poetic wisdom. Traditionally attributed to the sage Laozi, though authorship remains debated, it has profoundly influenced Chinese philosophy and religious practice. As one of the most translated texts worldwide, it precedes the other core Taoist work, the Zhuangzi, and continues to resonate across cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

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