Lao Tzu

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Lao Tzu (active 604–531 bc) (Laozi) (active 6th century bc) Chinese philosopher, credited as the founder of Taoism. According to tradition, Lao Tzu was a contemporary of Confucius, and developed Taoism as a mystical reaction to Confucianism. He is said to have written Tao Te Ching, the sacred book of Taoism. In parables and verse, it advocates harmony with the Tao (path).

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