Lao Zi was a great thinker and the founder of the philosophical school of Taoism during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.). His 5,000-word work known as the Dao De Jing (Classic of the Way and Virtue, or The Book of Lao Zi) has had a great impact on philosophers of the later generations. The present book describes Lao Zi’s life and thoughts in a vivid and accessible way that can help readers to appreciate the man and his achievements.
