老子道徳経
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- 英語
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- 完全な作品
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- 帰属（著者は議論あり）
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この作品を引用
- APA老子. (n.d.). The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics [老子道徳経]. Digital reproduction: SigPhi. https://sigphiai.com/ja/works/laozi/the-tao-teh-king-or-the-tao-and-its-characteristics
- MLA老子. The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics [老子道徳経]. Digital reproduction, SigPhi, https://sigphiai.com/ja/works/laozi/the-tao-teh-king-or-the-tao-and-its-characteristics.
- Chicago老子. The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics [老子道徳経]. Digital reproduction, SigPhi. https://sigphiai.com/ja/works/laozi/the-tao-teh-king-or-the-tao-and-its-characteristics.
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何についての本か
名づけえぬ道（タオ）をめぐる八十一の短い詩。強いずに治めること、為さずして為すこと（無為）、そして柔らかきものの逆説的な力——石に勝つ水。
背景と歴史
伝承はこの書を老子——紀元前六世紀、周王室の文書庫の役人で、失望して西へ去り、国境の関所の役人に書を残したという——に帰する。現代の研究者はむしろ紀元前四〜三世紀の編纂と見る。およそ五千字。哲学としての道家と宗教としての道教、その両方の土台であり、史上最も多く翻訳された書物のひとつである。謎めいた簡潔さが、神秘主義から統治の術まで、千通りの読みを可能にしてきた。
これは編集上の背景であり、引用できる典拠ではありません。作品本文の一節とは異なり、これらの記述はコーパスで検証できません。
2. How irresolute did those (earliest rulers) appear, showing (by their reticence) the importance which they set upon their words! Their work was done and their undertakings were successful, while the people all said, 'We are as we are, of ourselves!' 18. 1. When the Great Tao (Way or Method) ceased to be observed, benevolence and righteousness came into vogue. (Then) appeared wisdom and shrewdness, and there ensued great hypocrisy. 2. When harmony no longer prevailed throughout the six kinships, filial sons found their manifestation; when the states and clans fell into disorder, loyal ministers appeared. 19. 1. If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom, it would be better for the people a hundredfold. If we could renounce our benevolence and discard our righteousness, the people would again become filial and kindly. If we could renounce our artful contrivances and discard our (scheming for) gain, there would be no thieves nor robbers. 2. Those three methods (of government) Thought olden ways in elegance did fail And made these names their want of worth to veil; But simple views, and courses plain and true Would selfish ends and many lusts eschew. 20. 1. When we renounce learning we have no troubles. The (ready) 'yes,' and (flattering) 'yea;'-- Small is the difference they display. But mark their issues, good and ill;-- What space the gulf between shall fill? What all men fear is indeed to be feared; but how wide and without end is the range of questions (asking to be discussed)! 2. The multitude of men look satisfied and pleased; as if enjoying a full banquet, as if mounted on a tower in spring. I alone seem listless and still, my desires having as yet given no indication of their presence.…