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Laozi

c. 604 BC -

Laozi (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ; Wade–Giles: Laosi; also Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tzu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Lao Zi, Laocius, and other variations) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, and is a central figure in Taoism (also spelled "Daoism"). Laozi literally means "old master", and is generally considered honorific. Laozi is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoism. Taishang Laojun is title for Laozi in the Taoist religion, which refers to him as "One of the Three Pure Ones".

According to Chinese tradition, Laozi lived in the 6th century BC. Historians variously contend that Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures, that he is a mythical figure, or that he actually lived in the 4th century BC, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period.

A central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Laozi in their lineage. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.

Source: Laozi on Wikipedia.

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  • Cover of: The Taoteh king.

    First published in 1875 190 editions in 14 languages — 37 previewable Cover of edition taotehkingshorts00laoz Cover of edition taotehking00laozrich Cover of edition thesimpleway00laozuoft Cover of edition thecanonofreason00caruuoft Cover of edition cu31924023066495 Cover of edition canonofreasonvir00laoziala Cover of edition cu31924023066503 Cover of edition sayingsoflaotzu00laoz Cover of edition canonreasonandv00carugoog
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  • Cover of: Tao te ching: the book of meaning and life

    First published in 1842 73 editions in 4 languages — 12 previewable Cover of edition taoteching00laoz_0 Cover of edition taoteching00laoz_3 Cover of edition taotechingannota0000laoz Cover of edition taoteching00laoz Cover of edition taoteching0000laoz_u3z4 Cover of edition taoteching0000laoz_l1p2 Cover of edition taoteching0000laoz Cover of edition taotechingneweng1992laoz Cover of edition taoteching0000laoz_m2p1
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  • Cover of: Tao te Ching

    First published in 1870 49 editions in 4 languages — 8 previewable Cover of edition taotechingdefini0000laoz Cover of edition taoteching00laot Cover of edition taoteching0000laoz_l6p1 Cover of edition isbn_9780895295064 Cover of edition taotechingneweng0000laoz Cover of edition taotechingwayofl00laot Cover of edition modellingphotovo00cast_621
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  • Cover of: The Tao te ching: a new translation with commentary

    First published in 1973 18 editions in 3 languages
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  • Cover of: Tao-Te Ching (Spanish Language Edition)

    First published in 1989 12 editions in 2 languages
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  • Cover of: The Texts of Taoism

    First published in 1891 12 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The way and its power: a study of the Tao tê ching and its place in Chinese thought

    First published in 1934 9 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition wayitspowerstudy0000laoz
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    First published in 2010 9 editions
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  • Cover of: Tao tê ching

    First published in 1923 8 editions in 3 languages
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  • Cover of: Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching (Asian Institute Translations, No 1)

    First published in 1989 7 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Tao te king

    First published in 1992 7 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The Way and Its Power: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought (UNESCO collection of representative works)

    First published in 1934 7 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The Way of Life

    First published in 1955 6 editions
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  • Cover of: Rshi

    First published in 1910 5 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Laozi ben yi.

    First published in 1936 4 editions in 1 language
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    First published in 1990 4 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The way of Lao Tzu (Tao-te ching)

    First published in 1963 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The simple way of Lao Tsze

    First published in 1924 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Tai shang Laozi dao de jing ji jie

    First published in 1877 3 editions in 1 language
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    First published in 1950 3 editions in 3 languages
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Subjects
Taoism, Chinese Philosophy, Taoist philosophy, Laozi, dao de jing, Philosophy, Philosophy, chinese, Dao de jing (Laozi), Laozi, Taoist Philosophy, Tao, Taoist literature, Taoïsme, Chinese classics, Chinese language, Criticism and interpretation, Early works to 1800, Eastern philosophy, Fiction, Sacred books, Taoi smo, Taoísmo, 299/.51482, Anthroposophy, Asian Philosophy, Bilingual
Places
China
People
Laozi, Lao-tzu, Zhuangzi, Bi Wang (226-249), Chuang Tse, Lao Tse, Lao Tsu, Liezi (4th cent. B.C), Tao, Tâi-shang kan-ying p'len
Time
Ancient China

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Alternative names

  • 老子
  • Lao Tse
  • Lao-Tzu
  • Lao Zi
  • Lao-Tsu
  • Laotze
  • Laocius
  • Laotse
  • Lao Tze
  • Lao-tseu
  • Lao Tseu
  • Lao Tzu
  • Lao-tse
  • Lao-tzu

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November 22, 2019 Edited by dcapillae Fixed other names
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September 10, 2008 Created by ImportBot Imported from University of Toronto MARC record.