Daoism vs. Globalization

Daoism was created in opposition to Confucianism, during the Warring States, due to Daoist emphasis on withdrawing from the world to seek comfort and answers in nature. Daoism stresses the importance of rejecting the stiff social and political control in order to focus on independence of the individual. The ideal life style would be one without a community, books, travel, and technology. The only things that would be needed are simple foods, clothing, and shelter. Daoist believe that the cause for human suffering is attributed to corruption through education and knowledge. The moral philosophy is often compared to water which is constantly flowing around obstacles and always trying to find the lowest places.

Daoism isn’t an easy concept to grasp because it can’t be taught or explained to a full underst

The world has seen many changes within the last few decades. Many of these changes are a result of globalization spreading throughout the international community. The effect of these changes has had some positive effects on nations as a whole, but has also had many negative effects on cultures and their beliefs. Daoism illustrates how globalization can demean people through conformity. This goes against the main ideal of accepting things as they are. If everyone were to pursue Daoism the world would be less violent and we’d still have many cultures that are beginning to loss their identity.

The second norm is to keep to the spirit so that it may be guarded from external things to prevent exhaustion. This is similar to keeping to vital breath which is stopping desires from weakening the spirit. The fourth norm is keeping to benevolence which is the fearlessness of death and the insignificance of the human world. This rule asks for there to be no fear of death just like there is no fear of living. The fifth norm is keeping to simplicity. The importance of this is the understanding of the balance of life and nourishment without greed. By maintaining pureness, the mind will be free of greed and filth so that it wil

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