May 23

Post date: May 23, 2013 9:21:40 PM

Complete the following assignment to make up for missing in class work today. The reading is attached.

. Understanding Taoism (Daoism)

The second major school of Chinese philosophy is Taoism or Daoism. Founded by the mythical figure, Lao-tzu, it stresses natural living in contract to Confucius’ focus on order.

Directions

Read the biography of Lao-tzu on page 541

Next Read page 542.

1. On your own paper define the word “paradox” and give an example

Next read the Taoist maxims on page 543-542. As your read:

2. Create a double entry diary. On the left hand side write down

A. paradoxes

B. lines that confuse you

C. lines that you find interesting

In the right hand side, write either an insight or a question about each.

You should have at least 5 entries

Next, read page 547

3 .Define anecdote

Read each anecdote on pages 548-549.

4. For each anecdote, try to find the main point. Boil it down to a one or two sentence maxim.

5. Based on your reading, what seems to be the main ideas of Taoist philosophy? How would a Taoist live his or her life? Explain in a one paragraph answer.