Comparative Analysis of Palingenesis Categories in Teachings of L.N. Tolstoy and Lao-zi

The article deals with the issues of comparing teachings Tolstoy and Lao-zi according to criterion palingenesis, which is basis for construction entire ideological corpus most important treatise Taoism “Tao de jing”. formulated lapidary formula palingenesis in fortieth zhang this treatise, recreating a picture harmonization Middle Kingdom, arguing that return movement Tao, weakening action Tao. principle one fundamental principles uses Christological vocabulary, embryological vocabulary. choice comparative analysis due fact latter works as an immutable law when setting task harmony social chaos. Based on assessments content zhangs jing” canon, representative line elements built: category knowledge/truth; ignorance; simplicity; naturalness; “baby”; non-action; nonviolence. are not expressed by research sequence logical definitions, but appear categories trends, working worldview Yasnaya Polyana sage. In “What my faith?”, “Sayings Chinese sage Lao-Tse”, “Non-doing”, Tolstoy's teaching presented its entirety therefore convenient comparison Taoist classics. It noted conceptual idea based desire convert people good - unity all people. This orientation towards nothing else than man his original nature, way associated boycott civilization violence realized. conducted has shown Tolstoy, record experience theoretical exploration world, common Russian spirit.