"Laoism is the first ever book on the complete teachings of Lao Zi, an ancient Chinese philosopher-sage. It is also the first English depiction to distinguish Lao Zi's teachings from Taoism, a native religion of China. Laoism has fourteen chapters within two sections. The first section describes the descending power of the Tao, the first volume of the text. The second enlightens the path into the virtuous practice of the Way, the Te of the second volume." -- from publisher's description.