The Connection between Ontology and Ethics of Spinoza and Laozi

A philosophical comparison reveals significant commonalities between Laozi's Daodejing and Spinoza's Ethics, two foundational texts in Eastern and Western thought. The Daodejing explores humanity's existence and role in the universe through a poetic, concise format, addressing various philosophical questions. In contrast, the Ethics emphasizes rationalism as a means to attain knowledge. Both texts construct a nature-based ontological monism, showcasing their shared metaphysical and ethical systems. This study highlights the rich dialogue between these influential philosophies.