Is Taoism a Religion or a Philosophy? Is Tai Chi Compatible With Christianity? A Case Study Using Artificial Intelligence to Answer Philosophical and Religious Questions


Author: McGee, RW

Affiliation: Fayetteville State University - Department of Accounting
Conference/Journal: SSRN
Date published: 2024 Nov 9
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  Word Count: 121  
    This study used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine a philosophical and a religious question.

Microsoft Copilot was the chatbot selected to assist in the study. The two main goals of the present

study were to determine whether Taoism is a religion or a philosophy, and to determine whether

tai chi is compatible with Christianity. Both of those goals were achieved. Taoism has aspects of

both philosophy and religion. Thus, it can be both, although it is not necessarily both. Both theists

and atheists can be Taoists. Tai chi is compatible with Christianity, and the practice of tai chi can

actually enhance the practice and experience of the Christian faith.



Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, Taoism, Daoism, religion, Christianity, philosophy, tai chi,

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