8. Daoism the “Way”
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Topic Daoism
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Readings
Textbook:
Read the following with these concerns in mind:
1. What is the overall social and perspectival backdrop for Daoism?
2. Who was the historical Laozi?
3. What is the meaning of “non-action”? Is it nihilistic? How is it connected with mind and body issues?
4. Society: How does the Daoist view society?
5. Who is the “Jade Emperor”?
6. What is the meaning of yin and yang?
Short, definitional readings (wiki):
Early Chinese Conceptions of Heaven or Tian
The Founder, the “Old Master” Laozi (a.k.a. Lao tzu, Lao tse)
The Core Text: the Dao de jing (Tao te ching)
The Ideal of Non-Action (wu-wei)
The Great Ultimate or Tai chi in Daoism
The Jade Emperor of Popular Daoism
The Ten Oxherding Pictures: A Chinese Understanding of Buddhism
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