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The Original Meaning Of The Yijing: Commentary On The Scripture Of Change (Translations From The Asian Classics)
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The Yijing (I Ching), Or Scripture Of Change, Is Traditionally Considered The First And Most Profound Of The Chinese Classics. Originally A Divination Manual Based On Trigrams And Hexagrams, By The Beginning Of The First Millennium It Had Acquired Written Explanations And A Series Of Appendices Attributed To Confucius, Which Transformed It Into A Work Of Wisdom Literature As Well As Divination. Over The Centuries, Hundreds Of Commentaries Were Written On It, But For The Past Thousand Years, One Of The Most Influential Has Been That Of Zhu Xi (11301200), Who Synthesized The Major Interpretive Approaches To The Text And Integrated It Into His System Of Moral Selfcultivation.Joseph A. Adlers Translation Of The Yijing Includes For The First Time In English Zhu Xis Commentary In Full. Adler Explores Zhu Xis Interpretation Of The Text And Situates It In The Context Of His Overall Theoretical System. Zhu Xi Held That The Yijing Was Originally Composed For The Purpose Of Divination By The Mythic Sage Fuxi, Who Intended To Create A System To Aid Decision Making. The Texts Meaning, Therefore, Could Not Be Captured By A Single Commentator; It Would Emerge For Each Person Through The Process Of Divination. This Translation Makes Available To The Englishlanguage Audience A Crucial Text In The History Of Chinese Religion And Philosophy, With An Introduction And Translators Notes That Explain Its Intellectual And Historical Context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Original Meaning of the Yijing'? A: The book primarily focuses on the Yijing (I Ching), exploring its traditional role as a divination manual and its evolution into a profound work of wisdom literature with commentaries, especially that of Zhu Xi.
- Q: Who is the author of this translation? A: The translation is authored by Joseph A. Adler, who presents Zhu Xi's commentary in full for the first time in English.
- Q: What can readers expect from Zhu Xi's commentary in this book? A: Readers can expect an in-depth exploration of Zhu Xi's interpretation of the Yijing, situated within his broader theoretical framework of moral self-cultivation.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for beginners in Chinese philosophy? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction and translator's notes that provide context, making it accessible for beginners interested in Chinese philosophy and the Yijing.
- Q: What is the significance of the Yijing in Chinese culture? A: The Yijing is considered one of the most important Chinese classics, historically used for divination and later viewed as a foundational text in Chinese religion and philosophy.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is published in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Original Meaning of the Yijing' published? A: The book was published on November 5, 2019.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, providing valuable insights into the Yijing and its interpretations, making it a useful resource for scholars and students alike.