I ching philosophy series#
Reviving James Legge’s classic nineteenth century translation, this latest title in a series of Great Works includes an illuminating new introduction that casts fresh light on this fascinating text.Įach book in this series features a new, accessible introduction, specially written for these editions, placing the book in context both as part of the new series, and highlighting its special contribution to the advancement of human understanding they examine the significance of each work, their impact at time of publication, and their influence today. The Book of Changes - I Ching in Chinese - is unquestionably one of the most important books in the worlds literature. In the religious and philosophical tradition that became known as Taoism, non-action achieves its most canonical expression in the Tao Te Ching, the classic text attributed to sixth century B.C.E.
The creation of the eight Pa Kua or trigrams at the root of the sixty-four principles, are ascribed to the legendary Fu-hsi, who ruled during the third. It is based on the ancient idea of Yin and Yang and is appreciated by the Confucians and Taoists alike. Spanning the fields of divination, cosmology, morality and philosophy, with strong links to Confucianism, it has been interpreted in many different ways over the centuries and ultimately demonstrates an early attempt to understand the world and the human place within it. The Book of Changes, called the I Ching, is one of the world's oldest works of literature. Offering a fund of essential knowledge, and spell-binding stories it satisfies every facet of human interest: scientific, philosophical, sociological, romantic, dramatic and mysterious.Īlso known as Yî Ching or The Book of Changes, I Ching is an ancient Chinese text of vast historical and cultural influence. FLAME TREE's Great Works That Shape Our World is a new series of definitive books drawing on ancient, medieval and modern writing.
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