Which of the following statements is true of the Daode Jing?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Daode Jing challenges a reader to figure out its meaning through its enigmatic and paradoxical verses. The other options are incorrect: A) Mengzi did not write the Daode Jing, B) The Daode Jing actually suggests that the troubles of existence are created by human distinctions such as good and evil, rather than solved by them, and D) While many modern translations use the Pinyin system, this is not a defining characteristic of the text itself. The Daode Jing challenges the reader to figure out its meaning through its use of paradoxical statements and cryptic language. The other three options are all incorrect: Mengzi did not write the Daode Jing, the text does not suggest that human distinctions solve the troubles of existence, and the spelling "Tao Te Ching" is simply one way to render the text's name in English.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Daode