The Realm of Following Nature as the Way

The most effective way to learn China's fine traditional culture is to read the classics of Chinese culture, study the original texts of Chinese culture, and grasp the core principles of Chinese culture.

学习中华优秀传统文化，最有效的方式就是读中华文化经典，学中华文化原文，悟中华文化原理。

Two things are most important in Laozi's thought: one is the core concept of his philosophy-the "Dao" (the Way); the other is the core value of his thinking-naturalism (ziran). The establishment of Laozi's philosophical system relies on the fundamental concept of the "Dao," and throughout this profound and expansive system, the core value of naturalism runs through and permeates every aspect. One might say that the "Dao" is the cornerstone of Laozi's doctrine, while naturalism is its soul. Without these two elements, we would have no way of understanding Laozi's thought. This book, titled The Realm of Following Nature as the Way: Laozi, seeks to elucidate Laozi's philosophy from this very perspective-is this not most appropriate?

老子的思想中有两个东西最为重要，一个是其学说的核心概念一一"道"，一个是其思想的核心价值一一自然主义。老子思想体系的建立，靠的是"道"这一基本概念，而在这个博大精深的思想体系中，处处都贯穿和渗透着自然主义这一核心价值。可以这样比拟，"道"是老子学说的基石，自然主义则是老子学说的灵魂，离开了这两个东西，我们就无从了解老子的思想。本书以"道法自然"为名，并依此理念阐发老子的思想，不亦宜乎?