Question

Which of the following is/are not the teaching(s) of Lao-Tse?

• A. The cause of human unhappiness in the world is human selfishness.
• B. The law of human conduct must correspond with nature.
• C. Acquired knowledge and urban civilisation bring happiness.
• D. Selfishness creates unlimited human desires.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Acquired knowledge and urban civilisation bring happiness.

Lao-Tse believed that the cause of human unhappiness in this world is human selfishness. A selfish person has unlimited desires which are impossible to be fulfilled. Lao emphasised that all the things in nature act according to their existence. Humans should also correspond with nature. He also said that when humans acquire the knowledge they no longer remain innocent. Acquired knowledge and urban civilisation bring unhappiness.