Week 8 To-Do List
Please complete the following activities.

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Review GUIDED READING QUESTIONS FOR DAODEJING, CHS. 1–5, 7–17, 19–37

Tao or tao (“way”) can mean both the way of nature — the principle underlying all things — and a way of life. How do these chapters define and distinguish between the two?
The text often links Tao with namelessness. How can something that cannot be fully expressed or named still be recognized and lived by?
In Chapter 2, Laozi introduces the idea of wei wu wei (“doing not-doing” or non-coercive action). How is this different from other types of action? What outcomes does it produce?
How do the natural images in these chapters — water, valleys, uncarved wood — illustrate Taoist values? Which image stands out most to you?
What guidance does the Daodejing offer about leadership, power, and humility? How does this compare to leadership ideals in earlier course readings?