What is the way of wisdom according to Laozi?

Cahit Barkin Ozer
17 min readJun 6, 2023

The extended summary of the book Tao Te Ching (the way of Wisdom).

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About Laozi

Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of Taoism. The exact dates of his birth and death are uncertain, but he is believed to have lived during the 6th century BCE. Laozi is traditionally credited as the author of the Tao Te Ching, a foundational text of Taoism.

Although there is no definitive proof of his existence, according to the legend, the old philosopher named Laozi got tired of the corruption in the society he wrote and traveled on the ox to go west, and the border guard said that he could not pass if he did not convey his knowledge to him, so Laozi sat down and wrote this work there.

The Tao Te Ching is a collection of philosophical verses that explores the concept of “Tao” (or “Dao”), which can be translated as “The Way.” Laozi emphasized the importance of living in harmony with the natural order of the universe and advocated for a simple and humble lifestyle. He believed in wu wei, which can be understood as “effortless action” or “non-action.” According to Laozi, by…

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