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"define Tao" > (in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying th
by valbaca 2y ago
"define Tao"
> (in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism.
I'd say their interpretation (while reductive) is in the spirit of the Tao.
That said, I'm no expert and only have a passing familiarity with the Tao through pop-culture.
- dragonwriter 2y ago> I'd say their interpretation (while reductive) is in the spirit of the Tao. I’m led to understand that that is canonically the best attainable case of any description of the Tao in words.
- greydius 2y agoI think you missed the joke. The first line of the tao te ching says something to the effect of the tao that can be named is not the real tao.