The origin and evolution of the thought of Lao Tzu was related to the issue of Lao-Tzu s identity and the process of writing the book.
This study found that it was difficult to get support for that this is a one-time one person works. The view of this study is considered to be the circulation of various collections.
And that the evolution stage of pre-Qin Lao-Tzu s Thought experienced the evolution of cosmology, life theory and political theory.
First,does this idea hold that Lao-Tzu s text development is the result of a variety of collection of the spread?
This study suggests that:(1)A reasonable explanation of positive and negative deduction. (2)The unearthed text illustrates the diversity of the source. (3)The difference in version comparison illustrates the phased changes in the stage. (4) Laozi text in the Warring States period has changed.
Second, from the perspective of collective confluence, does this idea hold that pre-Qin Lao-Tzu s Thought experienced the evolution of cosmology, life theory and political theory? This study argues that Lao Tzus thought is based on "Tao". It extracts the basic argument from cosmology. And further implementation of the world of care for the theory of life.In the end it became the political theory of governance.
The Rationalization of the Original Religious "Witch Culture" is the Origin of Lao-Tzu s Cosmology." Taiyishengshui" is the basis of Lao-Tzu s cosmology.
The Development of Lao-Tzu s Thought of "Tao" and "De" Rooted in Shang Dynasty "Heaven"and "Zhōuwén zhī dé ". Lao-Tzu s theory of life is the implementation of world care. Laozi s political thought is the Management of "De" In the secular implementation. Its purpose is to respond to the kings political governance strategy. At the same time it also reflects the late North-South regional integration of ideological development. Lao-Tzu s and Huang Lao s "Heaven" thought evolved from Shang and Zhou dynasties,and It implies a link to "humanity". It profoundly influenced the subsequent development of Chinese philosophy and politics.