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Laosi, Laocius, and other variations; fl. 6th century BCE) was a philosopher of ancient China,
best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching (often simply referred to as Laozi). His
association with the Tào Té Chīng has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of
philosophical Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism"). He is also revered as a deity in most
religious forms of Taoist philosophy, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or "One
of the Three Pure Ones". According to Chinese traditions, Laozi lived in the 6th century BCE.
Some historians contend that he actually lived in the 5th–4th century BCE, concurrent with
the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period, while some others argue that
Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures or that he is a mythical figure. A central
figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Laozi in their lineage. He
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