What is the core idea of Taoism?

The core of Taoist thought is "Tao", which is regarded as the origin of the universe and the law governing all movements of the universe. It can be simply summarized as "Tao is natural" and "governing by doing nothing". Taoism advocates nature, dialectics and atheism, advocates quietness and opposes struggle; Advocating Taoism, nature, inclusiveness, inaction and harmony with nature.

Taoism puts forward the idea of "Taoism is natural", which holds that all human thoughts and actions should be in harmony with nature, not against it, and can not destroy the harmony of nature. Taoism advocates that rulers should "govern by doing nothing". "Doing nothing" means "conforming to nature".

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Tradition and innovation of Taoism;

Authenticity first, then innovation. In western Europe, as Engels said, "all attacks against the feudal system must first be attacks on the church, and all revolutionary social and political theories must also be theological heresies."

In China, Confucianism and Legalism merged in the early Han Dynasty, forming the feudal orthodoxy of "Yang Confucianism and Yin Buddhism" or "miscellaneous hegemony and use it". Taoist thought is pedantic because of its repressed and excluded reality, and its inherent theoretical tendency of advocating heaven and nature and protesting ethical alienation has always been regarded as ideological heresy.

However, Taoism did not hide its flag. On the contrary, Taoist scholars of past dynasties still engaged in academic and cultural creative activities and critical activities as heretics, opposed feudal orthodoxy and made continuous progress, and made many important achievements, especially in the development of science, literature and philosophy, and made unique contributions beyond Confucianism. In this way, the excellent tradition of Taoist culture has been formed.