Project Gutenberg 2020-12-04 Public domain in the USA. 304 Watters, Thomas 1840 1901 Lao-tzu, A Study in Chinese Philosophy Produced by Ronald Grenier from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Lao-tzu, A Study in Chinese Philosophy" by Thomas Watters is a scholarly examination of Lao-tzu and his philosophical work, the "Tao-tê Ching", likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into Lao-tzu’s life, the significance of his teachings, and the influence of his philosophy in both Chinese thought and Western interpretations of it. The book presents the complexities surrounding the historical character of Lao-tzu and his philosophical doctrines, which continue to intrigue scholars and readers alike." "The opening of the book introduces readers to the enigmatic figure of Lao-tzu, emphasizing his prominence in Chinese philosophy and the reverence held for him across various cultures. Watters discusses how Lao-tzu has been mythologized by both followers and critics, highlighting the debates around his teachings. He touches on the "Tao-tê Ching", often considered a profound text with theological implications that many have interpreted in relation to Western philosophical and religious concepts. The preface sets the stage for a deeper exploration of both Lao-tzu's life and the far-reaching influence of his ideas throughout history." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Philosophy, Chinese Laozi Laozi. Dao de jing BL Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 293711 2025-07-25T09:56:17.269835 text/html 265510 2024-10-18T08:51:20 text/html 263594 2025-07-25T09:56:22.501838 application/epub+zip 262879 2025-07-25T09:56:18.313817 application/epub+zip 169655 2025-07-25T09:56:17.787878 application/epub+zip 347877 2025-07-25T09:56:25.570802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332273 2025-07-25T09:56:22.028876 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239362 2022-09-28T20:06:53.164239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214231 2025-07-25T09:56:16.718884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 194436 2024-10-18T08:51:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16569 2025-07-25T09:56:25.706803 application/rdf+xml 13135 2025-07-25T09:56:17.904830 image/jpeg 2100 2025-07-25T09:56:17.845821 image/jpeg 245123 2025-07-25T09:56:17.291874 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia