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91Taoism — Taoist, n., adj. Taoistic, adj. /dow iz euhm, tow /, n. 1. the philosophical system evolved by Lao tzu and Chuang tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to… …
92Daoism — or Taoism Major Chinese religio philosophical tradition. Though the concept of dao was employed by all Chinese schools of thought, Daoism arose out of the promotion of dao as the social ideal. Laozi is traditionally regarded as the founder of… …
93James, Henry — born April 15, 1843, New York, N.Y., U.S. died Feb. 28, 1916, London, Eng. U.S. British novelist. Born to a distinguished family, the brother of William James, he was privately educated. He traveled frequently to Europe from childhood on; after… …
94mathematics, foundations of — Scientific inquiry into the nature of mathematical theories and the scope of mathematical methods. It began with Euclid s Elements as an inquiry into the logical and philosophical basis of mathematics in essence, whether the axioms of any system… …
95religion, study of — Introduction attempt to understand the various aspects of religion, especially through the use of other intellectual disciplines. The history of mankind has shown the pervasive influences of religion, and thus the study of religion,… …
96Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay — ▪ Russian composer Introduction in full Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky Korsakov born March 6 [March 18, New Style], 1844, Tikhvin, near Novgorod, Russia died June 8 [June 21], 1908, Lyubensk Russian composer, teacher, and editor who was at his… …
97Grover Cleveland: First Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Wednesday, March 4, 1885 In the presence of this vast assemblage of my countrymen I am about to supplement and seal by the oath which I shall take the manifestation of the will of a great and free people. In the… …
98Woodrow Wilson: First Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Tuesday, March 4, 1913 There has been a change of government. It began two years ago, when the House of Representatives became Democratic by a decisive majority. It has now been completed. The Senate about to assemble …
99Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: The Trial of O. J. Simpson (1995) — ▪ Primary Source Race was a central theme in two of the most publicized events of 1995: the trial of O. J. Simpson and the Million Man March. Simpson, a legendary former National Football League running back, was accused of murdering his ex …
100Adam — • First man and father of the human race Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Adam Adam † …
