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Laozi was the semi-legendary Chinese philosopher credited with founding Taoism during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. Laozi (also Lao Tzu), whose historical existence remains debated, is traditionally believed to have lived during China's Spring and Autumn period (6th-5th century BCE) during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. According to tradition, he served as an imperial archivist before departing civilization, leaving behind the Tao Te Ching (Daodejing) - a foundational text of philosophical Taoism. This profound work advocates living in harmony with the Tao (the natural way of the universe), embracing simplicity, spontaneity, and non-action (wu-wei). Laozi's philosophy emerged during a time of political fragmentation and intellectual ferment known as the "Hundred Schools of Thought," alongside Confucianism, Legalism, and other philosophical traditions. His ideas profoundly influenced Chinese culture, religion, politics, medicine, and art for over two millennia, offering an alternative wisdom tradition emphasizing naturalness over artificial social constraints.

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