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    goal and that is to reach Tao .Tao is defined to be the ultimate reality and the guide to everything. In Taoism the focus is not worship a god but focus on reaching Tao.Taoisim characterizes religion in characteristics with a belief to another power, which is the Tao. The Tao helps create an understanding and purpose for what people are doing. Tao is essence of everything that is right. The ultimate goal of Tao is to reach the after life with the universe. The role Tao plays in people lives is…

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    Tao Te Ching once said that there is no greater crime then desire. This is especially true in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Jupiters desire to sleep with Io was the downfall of many because he turned Io into a white heifer. The love Inachus had for his daughter, Io was forever lasting. He even had the desire to end his own life to stop the suffering he was experiencing over his daughters absence but he could not due to his immortality. “Oh that a righteous death would end my grief!—it is a dreadful…

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    Decree By Incentive: Government Philosophies of Ancient China Throughout China’s expansive history, the nation has used a variety of foundations to justify their positions on political power. Though the claims change throughout the years, they tend to fall into one of two classifications: either the philosophy has a sacred, often religious basis, or it has a secular justification. Some methods of governance focus on severe punishments for breaking laws, and others expect a government to lead…

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    Taoists are always trying to find out ways to live gracefully and live a long life. This results in Taoists looking very carefully at their diet and health. There are some things that Taoists practice in order to live a long life. Taoists believe that they should eat organic food products and to avoid any processed foods. Foods that are to be avoided as much as possible include red meats, tropical fruits, sugar and dairy products. These are hard to digest. Taoism usually encourages vegetarian…

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    The beliefs of Taoism assist its adherence in the search for human meaning and purpose in life. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao- Tzu, supporting humbleness and religious loyalty. Taoism was formed around the 3rd or 4th century BCE. A principle belief is a way of life that believers of a religion take as morals and go by them. Taoists generally avoid moments that are unclear to reality and try to take things in only as they are at that moment in time. This principle…

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    In Lao Tzu’s ‘‘Thought from the Tao-te Ching’’and Machiavelli’s ‘‘The Quality of prince’’, they both develop how an outstanding ruler should be by striking a balance between the people and the ruler. Lao Tzu believes since human nature is a part of the holistic universe, all human beings should follow the Way in order to be original people. If the ruler is enlightened by the Way and Tao, he will not try to compete with others because the ruler realizes everything is ought to be moderate and…

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    Short Fiction Yertle the Turtle, How do people gain power? In this story there was a power thirsty turtle. This turtle’s name was Yertle. Yertle believed that he was the king over everything he could see. The way he achieved his power was by stacking up on his fellow turtles. Eventually the turtles on the bottom had grown tired. Next one belch from the bottom turtle had thrown Yertle right off his high throne. Now the turtles have no king and live freely. The Bet, How does money influence power…

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    lead the same way and there are different ideas about how communities should be governed and structured. Lao Tzu and Niccoló Machiavelli were two people that had their own idea of how a government should be ran. Tzu was a taoist and followed the Tao Te Ching. Machiavelli on the other hand, followed his book, The Prince. Both men believe that they know the best way to run a government. Each of them has their own ideas about the way a government should be ran, including war, and how to treat the…

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    Chinese Philosophies

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    both concerned with the ‘Tao’ or ‘the way’. To say that the Tao is a way to live is putting it in its most basic sense as, especially at the time Taoism and Confucianism were both conceived, it was also considered by the ruling class as the way to rule the country and people. (Hardy, Patheos, 16/12/2014.) The Tao is quite an obscure idea and as such is very hard to describe, however in Tao Te Ching; An Illustrated Journey it is described clearly and concisely, it says; ‘The Tao is like a well:…

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    Taoism In China

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    Taoism is principally based upon the teachings found in the Tao Te Ching, a book largely attributed to the Chinese philosopher, Laozi. His works, combined with the various writings of the equally important Zhuangzi, a well known shaman of southern China, make up the basic principles and framework of the Taoist school…

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