Taoism is a philosophy that believes in the flow of the universe and focuses on individual life and spirituality rather than social duty and sophistication. This philosophy turning religion was created by Lao Tzu (or Laozi). Tao literally means "path", or "way" which perfectly goes with the theme of his doctrine. This term describes the flow of the universe, or the force behind natural order. This philosophy believes in compassion, spontaneity, flexibility, and inactivity. This philosophy challenges the idea of Confucianism. Confucianism and Taoism are dialectically opposed in many different things. This is because Confucianism showed a rational, philosophy about morals and social behavior, while Taoism presented a mystical, nature oriented