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d. said:i don't think it's likely he was a historical person.
Nordicßearskin said:Does it matter?
according to legend...(there are many variations, btw.) the tao te ching was in all probability written by several authors. its origins might be oral. the oldest known copy of TTC dates from 206 BC. it is believed the text took shape between 700BC - 200BC.michel said:According to the history books, Lao-tzu was born around 600 B.C. Not only was he a librarian at the royal court of the Chou dynasty , but he specialized in subjects such as astrology and prediction and was in charge of the sacred records.
in theTao Te Ching or Lao-tzu, hedocumented his thoughts and philosophies .