Non-Action of Laozi Free Essay, Term Paper and Book Report
Non-Action of Laozi
The predominant theme in Laozi seems to be the theory or idea of implementing nonaction into our lives. Simply put, it means to do but with ease and without effort. This is evidenced throughout the book but more specifically in chapter 63 where it states Act, but through nonaction. Perhaps a better example would be in chapter 37 The Way does nothing, yet nothing is left undone. Obviously for something to not be left undone some sort of action needs to occur but the idea is that it is done with such ease that it appears that there is no action taking place. But more importantly, to me, is the idea that nonaction also means not to overdo or do in haste. Laozi expresses how doing in haste or overdoing something always leads ultimately to some destruction. In chapter 64 it reads People often ruin things just when they are on the verge of success. I believe that this is true in most cases because very often people tend to see the end result of their actions (success) and become so anxious to reach that point that they finish hastily which makes......
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