Taoism is a philosophy based on individuals, families, and primary societies. The primary societies were the basic social structure in ancient time. Taoism does not oppose civilization either but insists that civilization should not destroy the primary societies and families or put undue strain on them. ... Taoism also represents the most ancient Chinese cultural traditions. For a Western reader to understand Taoism, it is a prerequisite to understand how the cultures of the West and East branched apart along the course of development of our human race.
-You-Sheng Li, A New Interpretation of Chinese Taoist Philosophy
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