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Taoism Definition

Tao·ism (do̵uiz′əm, to̵u-)

noun

a Chinese religion and philosophy reputedly founded by Laotzu, that advocates simplicity, selflessness, etc., in conformity with the Tao

Etymology: Tao + -ism

Taoism Related Forms

Tao·ist noun, adjective Tao·is·tic adjective

Taoism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • philosophical: The ambiguous relationship between the cult of immortality and philosophical Taoism is well illustrated in the attitude of Ko Hung to major Taoist writings.
  • religious: You must distinguish the crooks, opportunists and lechers involved in religious Taoism from the Taoist sages.

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