Societal Goals of Taoism

History 8 China Review 100 Schools of Thought

Taoism's main goal is focusing on the individual in nature rather than the individual in society. This mean that the individual must follow the Dao (way) of the universe and the adjust to the rhythm of nature. Taoism also orders the daily lives of those who follow the Dao. The Dao De Jing, written by Lao Tze himself, tells of the Taoist approach to daily life.

For a clearer explanation, see http://www.tao.org/tao.html#5 scroll down to # 5,6 and 7. RB

A picture of the Dao De Jing

Sources: CF Manual page 183 http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/core9/phalsall/texts/taote-ex.html

Picture Source: http://www.mycrystalbridge.com/cloisonne-blogs-archive-2010.html

Jayan Hanson