wuwei

We first see it with philosopher Laozi, the founder of Taoism, in the sixth century B.C. Laozi articulated a political philosophy that has come to be known as wuwei , or inaction.

Don't Discount Chinese Liberalism Liu Junning 2011

We first see it with philosopher Laozi, the founder of Taoism, in the sixth century B.C. Laozi articulated a political philosophy that has come to be known as wuwei, or inaction.

The Ancient Roots of Chinese Liberalism Liu Junning 2011

He redefined the central Taoist concept of wuwei from “no inteference” to “no interference contrary to nature.”

When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

He redefined the central Taoist concept of wuwei from “no inteference” to “no interference contrary to nature.”

When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

He redefined the central Taoist concept of wuwei from “no inteference” to “no interference contrary to nature.”

When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

Mankind followed the concept of wuwei noninterference by human intelligence so everything was done in the interests of creation and the constancy of nature.

When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

Mankind followed the concept of wuwei noninterference by human intelligence so everything was done in the interests of creation and the constancy of nature.

When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

Mankind followed the concept of wuwei noninterference by human intelligence so everything was done in the interests of creation and the constancy of nature.

When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

Mathews also takes inspiration from her interpretation of the core Daoist idea of wuwei as “letting be” and bringing about change through “effortless action”.

Environmental Ethics Brennan, Andrew 2008

The more difficult question is whether wuwei suggests a kind of moral relativism that would render any suggestion of a

Laozi Chan, Alan 2007