Laozi

Laozi (604–500) was a Zhou dynasty philosopher, archivist and writer.

Also recorded as Ancient Boy; Ancient Master; Old Boy; Old Lord; Old Master; Sage Ancestor.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Taoism, Eastern philosophy and Hundred Schools of Thought. Works named in the authority record include Tao Te Ching. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Laozi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q9333: Laozi
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