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Matthew Raper

Early Western translator of the Tao Te Ching.

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Also known as a Mr. Matthew Raper, Mr. Raper

First appearance: tao te ching

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In What Is the Meaning of the Name Tao? And the Chief Points of the Belief in Taoism: Brought a Latin translation of the Tao Te Ching to…

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This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the psychological peak of self-awareness, where the…

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