Philosophy professors in the United States have all heard of Confucius and the Daoist Laozi. Many have also heard of their approximate contemporaries in ancient China: the later Confucians Mencius ...

But the truth is that with Laozi, it’s not even clear whether he lived at that time during the Zhou dynasty, let alone whether he ever met and debated philosophy with Confucius, as Qian narrates.

The teachings of Laozi and Confucius were not incorporated into a religious movement until the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). The result was a mix of philosophy and religion. Over the centuries that ...

Laozi's words of wisdom are well-remembered, providing inspiration and guidance to modern-day Chinese. "It is our duty to inherit and carry forward the fine elements of Laozi's thoughts and Taoism," ...

In contrast, the philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi begins at the very source of things, contemplating how a truly great work comes into being. In fact, masterpieces are not the result of force or ...

Even the order of the chapters remains in dispute. Everyone seems to want to contribute something to Laozi’s philosophy, challenging the very idea of textual authority and authenticity. Liu’s new book ...

Cultural China: Wisdom of ancient philosopher Laozi treasured by modern-day Chinese 2022-11-16 11:52:39 HEFEI, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- The teachings of Laozi, a Chinese sage who founded the Taoism school ...

The influence and inspiration of Laozi, Zhuangzi philosophy on the Chinese theatrical system . By Hao Rong Published: Apr 08, 2025 12:51 AM. Illustration: Liu Xiangya/GT.

This article traces the origins of Laozi and Zhuangzi's philosophy, suggesting that drama practitioners should consciously strive for the ideal of "art for the sake of life." ...