1. The philosophy of
Lao Tzu
By: Adeline, Jannie , Jp, Rea

2. Where and when it was founded
• Taoism traces its roots to 6th century BC. The
religion didn’t really prosper until hundreds of
years late around 100 AD. Taoism started as a
combination of psychology and philosophy
but evolved into religious faith in 440 CE.

3. Who was the founding figure
• Lao-Tzu was believed to be the founding
figure of taoism. He was the traditional
author of the Tao- Te Ching. Lao Tzu was
the one who was introduced and
explained the main Taoist concepts. He
also applied Taoism philosophy to human
conduct as well. He designed the
behavior of the political leaders and
princes in conformity. Usually we study
Taoism in relation with Lao Tzu and his
life philosophy.

4. What the philosophy is about
• Tao means the “way” or the “path”
• To live life with goodness, serenity, and
respect.
• Believed that a persons action should be
influenced by instinct and conscience.
• The yin-yang sign. The Ying(dark side) is the
women side and the yang (light side)is the
side of men

5. Impact on china
• Theses influences can be seen in Chinese
people’s close connection to the natural
world, the concepts of holistic wellness and
health care, the practices of martial arts,
traditional arts such as painting and poetry
enjoyment of culture activities and
celebrations and, tourism. – Stringer

6. Quotes
When people see some things as beautiful,
other things become ugly, when people see
some things as good other things become bad.
If you over esteem great men people become
powerless. If you overvalue possession people
begin to steal. – Tao Te Ching

7. Quotes
When people see some things as beautiful,
other things become ugly, when people see
some things as good other things become bad.
If you over esteem great men people become
powerless. If you overvalue possession people
begin to steal. – Tao Te Ching