"___ De Jing" (philosophical text) NYT

The crossword clue ""___ De Jing" (philosophical text)" with the answer "DAO" refers to the "Dao De Jing" (also spelled "Tao Te Ching") is a foundational text of Daoism, attributed to the sage Laozi. The term "Dao" (or "Tao") means "way" or "path" and represents a central concept in Daoist philosophy, which emphasizes living in harmony with the natural order of the universe. "Dao" is the correct answer for this clue, as it completes the title of this significant philosophical work.

The crossword clue ""___ De Jing" (philosophical text)" with the answer "TAO" refers to the "Tao De Jing" (also spelled "Dao De Jing") is a key text in Daoism (Taoism), written by Laozi. The term "Tao" is an alternate spelling of "Dao" and carries the same meaning of "way" or "path." It represents the fundamental principle that underpins Daoist thought and practice. "Tao" is a valid answer for this clue, as it reflects the same philosophical concept and completes the title of the text.

The crossword clue ""___ De Jing" (philosophical text)" with the answer "ZAO" refers to the answer "ZAO" does not fit the title of the philosophical text "Dao De Jing" (or "Tao Te Ching"). "ZAO" is not related to the text or its philosophical context. Therefore, this answer is incorrect for this crossword clue, as it does not correspond to the title of the work.

The crossword clue ""___ De Jing" (philosophical text)" with the answer "YAO" refers to the answer "YAO" does not fit the title of the philosophical text "Dao De Jing" (or "Tao Te Ching"). "YAO" is not related to the text or its philosophical concepts. Consequently, this answer is incorrect for the clue, as it does not complete the title of the philosophical text in question.