Publisher's Synopsis
""Lao Tsze the Great Thinker"" is a book written by Major-General G. G. Alexander that focuses on the philosophy and teachings of Lao Tsze, a Chinese philosopher and writer who lived in the 6th century BC. The book includes a translation of Lao Tsze's thoughts on the nature and manifestations of God, as well as an exploration of his ideas on topics such as morality, spirituality, and the nature of reality. Through his writings, Lao Tsze encourages readers to embrace a simple, peaceful way of life and to cultivate a deep understanding of the world around them. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Lao Tsze's philosophy and is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and spirituality.1895. Having written a book on Confucius, Alexander turns his attention to another Chinese classical subject-the life and teaching of the most distinguished of Confucius's contemporaries, Lao-tsze, the Great Thinker. Believing that knowledge of Lao-tsze is to be gained from the thoughts to which he gave utterance in his one great work, the Tao-tih-King, Alexander has made a translation of this piece the focal point of this volume. The Contents are divided into the following three Parts: Origins and Antecedents; Lao-Tsze and His Period; and The Tao-Tih-King.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
