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China

Philosophy6 min

Taoism: Laozi, the Dao and the art of not forcing

Discovering Taoism: Laozi and the Dao De Jing, the dao, wu wei (non-action), Zhuangzi and the butterfly, philosophical and religious Taoism, against Confucianism.

March 22, 2026Read

China

Philosophy6 min

Confucius and Confucianism: the thought that shaped Asia

Who Confucius was and what Confucianism is: ren, li, filial piety, the Analects, the imperial exams and the legacy across China, Korea and Japan.

February 24, 2026Read