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INTRODUCTION

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I.

TAO IN ITS TRANSCENDENTAL ASPECT AND IN ITS PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION

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II.

TAO AS A MORAL PRINCIPLE, OR "VIRTUE"

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III.

THE DOCTRINE OF INACTION

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IV.

LOWLINESS AND HUMILITY

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V.

GOVERNMENT

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VI.

WAR

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VII.

PARADOXES

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VIII.

MISCELLANEOUS SAYINGS AND PRECEPTS

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IX.

LAO TZŬ ON HIMSELF

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