BP Daoism

Posted by Dylan Eret ⋅ February 12, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment

Of the two major Chinese schools of thought, I would have to side with Daoism. Although Confucianism emphasizes the value of virtue and ethics, which I do find to be important, I would ultimately agree that there is no other way to live life than the Way. Emphasizing spontaneity, integrity, and doing simply “without action”, Daoism seems to be an unspeakable force with no intention of formalizing a religious system or structure, thriving as it is.

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About Dylan Eret

As a folklorist I examine forms of stylized communication among diverse groups within the United States. More broadly I explore the ways in which people artistically communicate with one another in everyday life. Present interests: theories of play games and humor; rumor gossip stories and informal networks; genre and power; the reproduction of social class lifestyle enclaves and ethnic differences; the history and impact of emerging communication technologies and new media on identity formation.

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