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Lao Tzu
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Laozi.
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Though I find little reason not to accept the traditional claim that Laozi was a senior contemporary of Confucius
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we are left no choice but to acknowledge the likely fictional nature of the traditional Lao tzu figure
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A current working hypothesis is that the Guodian Laozi should be attributed to Laozi, also called Lao Dan
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the bulk of the Lao-tzu to the mid or early fourth century
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T'ai Tsung's family professed descent from Lao Tzu (for the latter's reputed patronymic was likewise Li)
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An appreciation for spontaneous order can be found in the writings of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu (6th century bce), who urged rulers to "do nothing" because "without law or compulsion, men would dwell in harmony."
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