a Chinese religion and philosophy based on the doctrines of Laotse (604 - 531 b.c.). Tao means a way of knowing how to know. The literal translation of the wordTao is knowingness. —SHSBC Binder 2 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 26 Approved Glossary, —ProTRs Transcript Glossary. Final approval 29/10/89