TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2003//
TI  - Daoistic Humanism In Ancient China: Broadening Personality And Counseling Theories In The 21st Century
JO  - Journal of humanistic psychology
A1  - Lee, Yueh-Ting
SP  - 64
EP  - 85
VL  - 43
IS  - 1
N2  - American psychology, including humanistic psychology, tends to focus on Western cultures and European/American-centric theories while neglecting Eastern or other cultures. Examining Laozi's Daoism (previously called Taoism), the article expounds the following humanistic issues from the perspective of ancient Chinese philosophy: (a) the principle of wei wu-wei (or following the noninterference or nonaction) or spontaneity and natural way; (b) openness and tolerance; (c) water personality; (d) high regard for females and mothers; (e) moderation and avoidance of extremes; (f) the welfare of others and the world; and (g) opposition to war and love of peace. Connections between early humanistic counseling and Chinese Daoism are also discussed.<p /> 
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SN  - 0022-1678
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022167802238814
ID  - ref1
ER  -