aug 28, 400 BC - Daoism Originates

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-Developed by Laozi during Warring States Period
-Laozi's existence is questioned, but he is said to have written "Classic of the Way of Virtue", a book filled with paradoxes and ambiguity
-Daoism urges away from the rigid hierarchy and empty formalities of Chinese society, strives for peace
-Believes that one should follow the Dao (path of nature) because actions often lead to a different outcome than the one desired

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