
The Emperor and the Development of Laozi’s Thought in Chinese History
Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, is traditionally considered the founder of Daoism (Taoism) and the author of the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching), one of the most influential works in Chinese philosophy. The profound teachings of Laozi, centered around the concept of Dao (the Way) and the virtue of simplicity, have played…