Taoism: Ep. 18 - The Continuing Relevance of Taoism

Taoism offers a surprisingly powerful critique of the modern world - a world of which it had no conception. Fundamental principles that inform our societies - Rationality, Power, Wealth, Individuality, Rationality - play little or no role in the key ideals of Taoism. Hence, it offers an amazingly refreshing critique of our lives and our world.

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