“Habit-forming” elements of this book are stressed in Roger Ames and David Hall’s interpretation of how it “[makes] this life significant.” Because living things are soft when alive, but “hard and rigid” when dead, this book argues that one should avoid seeking power. A shade of dark red mentioned in this book’s first chapter names a “neo” school of philosophy founded by Wáng Bì. This book observes that a (*) wheel is only useful because of its empty spaces. This book advocates Zìrán (“tsuh-ruhn”), or naturalness. This book refers to the creative principle as a “mysterious female,” and its second sentence notes that the “name that can be defined is not the unchanging name.” For 10 points, name this book which encourages wúwéi, or non-action. ■END■
ANSWER: Dào Dé Jīng [or Tao Te Ching; or the Lǎozǐ; or the Lao Tsu] (Wáng Bì’s philosophical school is Xuánxué.)
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