Laozi
The traditional attributed author of the Daodejing and a figure whose historical identity remains debated.
Foundation editorial draft · Updated 2026-10-18
Orientation
Scholarly accounts treat Laozi’s biography and even singular authorship as uncertain, while the Daodejing remains central to Daoist textual traditions.
Keep in context
Use “Laozi” as a traditional attribution, not a settled modern historical conclusion.