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n. - Philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events.

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  • Daoism is receiving a lot of support from the Chinese government right now.
  • Even the coining of the term creates ambiguity about what counts as 'Daoism'.
  • Taoism (also known as Daoism) eventually caught on in China and Southeast Asia (e.g.,
  • Daoism also became prevalent in various mystical strains.
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