Lao-tzu, A Study in Chinese Philosophy

This book revolves around one of the most remarkable men in the history of China, as also in the history of philosophy, Lao-tzŭ, the author of the Tao-tê Ching and the founder of Taoism. A semi-legendary figure, Laozi is usually portrayed as a 6th-century BCE contemporary of Confucius in the Spring and Autumn period. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements and has had a profound impact on subsequent Chinese philosophers, who have both commended and criticized his work extensively.