How would you explain Taoism to someone who is unfamiliar with Eastern Philosophy in general, and Taoism in particular? Use one or two chapters from the Tao Te Ching to clarify and illustrate your explanation.
Answer the following four essay questions, using the Tao Te Ching, class materials, the key concepts (wu wei, the idea of balance and harmony, the 10,000 things , yin/yang, the Tao, images such as water or fire or wood. If you use a website, be sure to take notes and do not cut and paste. […]