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Huang-Lao method

political philosophy

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Confucianism

In Confucianism: The Confucianization of politics
…known in history as the Huang-Lao method, referring to the art of rulership attributed to the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) and the mysterious founder of Daoism, Laozi. Although a few Confucian thinkers, such as Lu Jia and Jia Yi, made important policy recommendations, Confucianism before the emergence of Dong Zhongshu (c.…
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Daoism

In Taoism: The Huang-Lao tradition
Also originating in the eastern coastal region (Shandong), alongside these same thaumaturgic (wonder-working) tendencies, was the learned tradition of the Huang-Lao masters, devotees of the legendary “Yellow Emperor” (Huangdi) and Laozi. The information on the life of Laozi transmitted by Sima Qian…
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