Lao Zi - A Novel
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In English. 340 pages.
Introduction: Probably no one except Confucius has exerted greater influence over Chinese minds throughout history than philosopher Lao Zi, who is considered the founder of the naturalistic, quietistic philosophy known as Taoism. Born around 570 B.C. in the Spring and Autumn Period in the State of Chen under a plum tree and of extremely long ears, he was named Li Er. and grew up to become an archivist at the imperial court of Zhou Dynasty.
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Introduction: Probably no one except Confucius has exerted greater influence over Chinese minds throughout history than philosopher Lao Zi, who is considered the founder of the naturalistic, quietistic philosophy known as Taoism. Born around 570 B.C. in the Spring and Autumn Period in the State of Chen under a plum tree and of extremely long ears, he was named Li Er. and grew up to become an archivist at the imperial court of Zhou Dynasty.
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