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drollgorg's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
I read it, it sounded about right, and then I forgot the content of what I read. I believe this means I am already within the flow of the Tao
bigliver's review against another edition
2.0
Tao Te Ching is a very fascinating book that I came across on social media where it was mentioned next to books on Stoicism, mainly Marcus Aurelius' Meditations. I was somewhat disappointed in the sense of the book talking about self help. However, the book provides a interesting take on how to live life. From my interpretation Lao Tzu (who no one is sure if they were a real historical figure that lived) thinks that humans should submit to the way of the universe or to "the way" (the tao). This kind of reminds me of the modern "go with the flow" saying and philosophy that many people adopt. At the time of writing this review I have also started the republic and see similarities in the politics described by the two philosophers mainly that the ruler should be reluctant to rule with Lao Tzu going as far to say that they should do nothing to rule. I enjoyed this book although I think it was fairly repetitive and lacked a little bit of substance but it was an interesting glance into 500 bc China though. I do recommend this book as a very simple and easy philosophy read.
kelalexander's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
cribeiro295's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely stunningly written and translated. If everyone read this book, really read it, the world would be a better place. Probably what I would take with me if I was only allowed one thing in a desert island.
feistyflamingo's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
grayjay's review against another edition
4.0
I guess with a book like this, a first quick reading is really not a reading at all. One merely receives a sense of the language and tone, the world of the language. I don't know that I really picked up much meaning or significance this time through.