Taoist Texts : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163413777 : 1163413771 : 10 Sep 2010 : Taoist Texts: Ethical, Political and Speculative is a book written by Frederic Henry Balfour that explores the philosophical and spiritual teachings of Taoism. The book is a compilation of various Taoist texts that cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, and speculation.The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of Taoism and its key concepts, such as the Tao, Yin and Yang, and the Three Treasures. It then delves into the Taoist texts, which are presented in their original Chinese form along with English translations.The first section of the book focuses on ethical teachings, including the Tao Te Ching, which is one of the most famous Taoist texts. This section explores the Taoist principles of simplicity, humility, and non-attachment, and how they can be applied to everyday life.The second section of the book deals with political teachings, including the writings of t