Definitions of Taoism [ˈdaʊ ɪz əm, ˈtaʊ-]

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Definition of 'Taoism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) Taoism
a Chinese philosophic tradition founded by Lao-tzu, advocating a life of simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.

2. Taoism
a pantheistic religion based on this tradition, whose practitioners seek longevity and immortality.

Etymology: (1830–40)

Definition of 'Taoism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) Taoism
a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism

2. (noun) Taoism
religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu

3. (noun) Taoism, Hsuan Chiao
popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic

4. (noun) Taoism, Daoism
philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events

Definition of 'Taoism'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Taoism
one of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state

Definitions of 'Taoism'

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

1. Taoism
the religious system of Laotze (q. v.).