Related Terms • Confucius • Tao

Definition:
Taoism is a religion which developed in China in the 2nd century BCE, emphasizing the improvement of life through getting into touch with cosmic forces and thus achieving harmony with nature.

Also Known As: none

Alternate Spellings: Dao

Common Misspellings: none

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