Final answer:
The philosophical basis of Daoism is expounded in the Dao De Jing, which is associated with the mythical figure Laozi.
Step-by-step explanation:
The philosophical basis of Daoism
The philosophical basis of Daoism is expounded in the Dao De Jing.
The Dao De Jing is associated with a possibly mythical figure named Laozi, "Master Lao" or "Old Master." It contains many layers of material, including poetry, prose, proverbs, and rhymes. On the surface, its message seems political, or perhaps anti-political and pro-nature, but it is also an esoteric spiritual teaching about meditation and other practices.
References:
Chinese sources (Chan, 2018) and (Hansen, 2020)