This quiz tests Taoist School Selector Huang/Lao or Daojia- This describes the core ''philosophy'' attributed to Taoism, without the practices developed by later adepts. Popular among Westerners and academics, those who follow this path are concerned only with a philosophical interpretation of the teachings of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi), Laozi, Zhuangzi and sometime Liezi. While not recognized as a Taoist school of thought by Asian or traditional Taoists, the term comes from a classification created by Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian (c. 100 BCE) to differentiate the current of thought represented by Laozi from those of Confucius and Mozi. This was before the formal establishment of Taoism around 142 CE, and before a spiritual/religious frame of reference became relevant. Huang/Lao philosophy (sometimes called Daojia) is not only a foundation of Taoism, but is also a defining ideology of Chinese cosmology in general, finding its way even into Chinese Buddhism and later Confucianism. Thus, while all Taoists adhere to Huang/Lao philosophy, not all Huang/Laoists are Taoist. Unfortunately, there is no easy, single-word translation into English that distinguishes Daojia (Related to the concept of Tao) from Daojiao (Teachings/Practice of the Tao). Thus, a conflict has arisen in the West, which is semantically irrelevant among Asians. Religion Knowledge Quizzes, Trivia, IQ Tests
This Religion IQ Quiz is based upon the selector Taoist School Selector by Ming Miaoxue. Test your knowledge of: Huang/Lao or Daojia- This describes the core ''philosophy'' attributed to Taoism, without the practices developed by later adepts. Popular among Westerners and academics, those who follow this path are concerned only with a philosophical interpretation of the teachings of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi), Laozi, Zhuangzi and sometime Liezi. While not recognized as a Taoist school of thought by Asian or traditional Taoists, the term comes from a classification created by Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian (c. 100 BCE) to differentiate the current of thought represented by Laozi from those of Confucius and Mozi. This was before the formal establishment of Taoism around 142 CE, and before a spiritual/religious frame of reference became relevant. Huang/Lao philosophy (sometimes called Daojia) is not only a foundation of Taoism, but is also a defining ideology of Chinese cosmology in general, finding its way even into Chinese Buddhism and later Confucianism. Thus, while all Taoists adhere to Huang/Lao philosophy, not all Huang/Laoists are Taoist. Unfortunately, there is no easy, single-word translation into English that distinguishes Daojia (Related to the concept of Tao) from Daojiao (Teachings/Practice of the Tao). Thus, a conflict has arisen in the West, which is semantically irrelevant among Asians.
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