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Materialism vs Taoism - What's the difference?

materialism | taoism |


As nouns the difference between materialism and taoism

is that materialism is constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns while taoism is a chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by lao-tzu in the 6th century bc that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.

Taoism vs Zen - What's the difference?

taoism | zen |


As nouns the difference between taoism and zen

is that taoism is a chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by lao-tzu in the 6th century bc that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity while zen is (religion) a denomination of buddhism.

As an adjective zen is

(religion) pertaining to this denomination of buddhism.

Dao vs Taoism - What's the difference?

dao | taoism |


As a proper noun dao

is river (portuguese river).

As a noun taoism is

a chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by lao-tzu in the 6th century bc that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.

Catholic vs Taoism - What's the difference?

catholic | taoism |


As nouns the difference between catholic and taoism

is that catholic is a member of a Catholic church while Taoism is a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.

As an adjective catholic

is universal; all-encompassing.

Taoism vs Stoicism - What's the difference?

taoism | stoicism |


As nouns the difference between taoism and stoicism

is that taoism is a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity while stoicism is a school of philosophy during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.

Taoism vs Catholicism - What's the difference?

taoism | catholicism |


As nouns the difference between taoism and catholicism

is that taoism is a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity while Catholicism is the faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church, but especially of the Roman Catholic Church.

Sufism vs Taoism - What's the difference?

sufism | taoism |


As nouns the difference between sufism and taoism

is that sufism is a denomination in Islam emphasizing mysticism, asceticism and music while Taoism is a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.

Taoism vs Hinduism - What's the difference?

taoism | hinduism |

Hinduism is a hyponym of taoism.



As nouns the difference between taoism and hinduism

is that taoism is a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity while Hinduism is a religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

Budism vs Taoism - What's the difference?

budism | taoism |

Budism is likely misspelled.


Budism has no English definition.

As a noun Taoism is

a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.

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