Contents Briefing

Tao Te Ching, namely Lao Tzu, is one of the greatest philosophy works in ancient china. The work is more probably an anthology of wise sayings compiled in about the fourth century BC. As a treatise both on personal conduct and on government it is moral rather than mystical in tone, and advances a philosophy of meekness as the surest path to survival. This famous Chinese book can be enjoyed especially for its pure poetry. This edition is commented and annotated by experts, absorb substantial achievements from people of our time, and make it more excellence, fit for the modern readers.

Publisher Profile

Phoenix Publishing House, founded in 1984, was formerly named Jiangsu Ancient Book Publishing House. It is a specialized publisher engaged in the sorting and publishing of ancient Chinese works on literature, history and philosophy and academic works on Chinese classics. Aiming to promote and accumulate Chinese culture, the press has brought out many series and sets of books and picture albums rich in cultural value, which result in high-level economic efficiency and great social influence. Fo...    more about