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The Tao can mean “the way to live.” Originally written by Lao-tzu as a guide for a ruling sage to follow, the Tao-te Ching can be a set of rules for a modern politician to follow as well, in order to become one with the Tao. However, the Tao-te Ching can be used to address a variety of issues such as a stock market crash, a natural disaster, or a foreign invasion. A Taoist politician must understand the many messages of the Tao-te Ching and relate them to his or her situation. Tao is an ambiguous word, but by following the Tao-te Ching, a Taoist politician will be sure to “have everything fall into place.”
When faced with a monetary disaster, such as a stock market crash, a Taoist politician must first realize that the cause of this disaster is a result of “not keeping with the Tao. ...
When faced with a natural disaster, a Taoist politician may have trouble finding a solution in the Tao-te Ching.
Approximate Word count = 842
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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