1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Agnosticism / Atheism
Lao-Tzu
<Back to Last Page >     <Glossary Index>

 Related Terms
• Taoism
• Tao

 

Definition: First appearing around 300 BCE, Lao-Tzu is a book telling people how to best live successfully in accord with the Tao. Legend has it that it was written by Lao-tzu, which means "venerable philosopher."

Also Known As: none

Alternate Spellings: Dao

Common Misspellings: none

Related Resources:

What is Atheism?
The definition of atheism causes many people problems. Too often, people have the wrong idea of what atheism really is and what atheists really believe.

What is Agnosticism?
Misunderstandings about agnosticism are just as frequent as misunderstandings about atheism.

What is Theism?
What is the difference between monotheism and monolatry? Between pantheism and panentheism? How about between animism and shamanism? Or theism and deism? What the heck is henotheism? For that matter, what is and is not a religion?

What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.

<Back to Last Page>     <Glossary Index>
Explore Agnosticism / Atheism
About.com Special Features

Ten common misconceptions about Islam debunked. More >

Use these prayers to inspire and inform your own conversations with God. More >

  1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Agnosticism / Atheism

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.