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Tao Te King: A Classic of Taoist Philosophy and the Way of Balance
Paperback
General Eastern ReligionsTaoism
ISBN13: 9781604593983
Publisher: A & D Publishing
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A foundational text of Taoist philosophy presenting a concise and paradoxical account of order, balance, and the nature of the Tao. Attributed to Lao-Tse, the work is composed of brief chapters that explore the relationship between action and non-action, strength and yielding, presence and absence, offering a framework in which harmony arises through alignment rather than control.
The text proceeds through aphorism and contrast, resisting systematic exposition in favour of suggestive and often indirect expression. Its language emphasizes reversal and complementarity, presenting governing principles not as fixed rules but as patterns observable in nature and human conduct. The result is a work that invites interpretation while maintaining a consistent philosophical orientation toward simplicity, restraint, and balance.
Positioned within early Chinese thought, the Tao Te King has influenced both philosophical and cultural traditions across centuries. Its continued transmission reflects its capacity to accommodate multiple readings while preserving a core set of ideas concerning order, governance, and the limits of intention.
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