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I'd like to learn about taoism, the teachings and their historical context.

Does anyone perhaps have a good suggestion for english language works on the subject?

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[-] elevenbones@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Alan Watts isn't the worst place to start either, especially if you're a total newbie.

[-] Iamsqueegee@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 day ago

The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet are two books that relate to Taoism through Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. A nice start.

[-] NochMehrG@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago

I love these two!!

[-] iii@mander.xyz 1 points 1 day ago

Not quite the historical context I expected, but I'll have a looksy. Thank you!

[-] Jaxia@startrek.website 3 points 1 day ago

There is a community !taoism@lemmy.world that might be able to give you some good suggestions.

[-] iii@mander.xyz 2 points 1 day ago

I will pose the question there too. Thanks for the suggestion.

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