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When did Taoism start?

Who Founded Taoism & When?

Lao-Tse, is generally credited with founding Taoism, although some believe him to be a mythical figure. Lao-Tse is said to have lived in the same era as Confucius; and Taoism's psychology and philosophy became a religion in China when it was adopted in 440 CE as a state religion.

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10/5/2006 10:06:01 AM
Kimberly Miller said:

it needs to tell why the religion Taoism was founded

11/8/2006 4:33:36 PM
lolo said:

this information is wrong because this ethical system was founded about 500 BC.

4/11/2007 3:50:57 PM
Stacy said:

it helped me a ton, i'm doing a project and I NEED to know who founded Taoism. I've been looking forever. I finally found it!! Thanks! :)

9/18/2009 7:25:07 PM
stephanie said:

it was founded in 550 bce

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