Easy Learning and Examination Discussion

Author: Liang Weixian
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part is the "I Ching Examination," reflecting the author's profound and solid foundation in the study of the I Ching and his rigorous and pragmatic academic style. The second part is the "I Ching Discussion," highlighting the author's broad academic perspective and keen and insightful philosophical thinking. The content of this book mainly involves the examination of some issues related to the understanding of historical thought, such as the chapters on the Mawangdui Bamboo Slips I Ching Commentary and the Wangjiatai Qin I Ching Divination, which also discuss some research methods. The essence of scholarship is first to seek truth—to clarify the facts before discussing the meaning of correct understanding. In the study of the I Ching, the author does not advocate spending energy on those contrived and superfluous studies, nor does he support wasting time searching for scientific justifications for divination. If we engage in such studies, how will we face the questions of the younger generation? The writing of the "I Ching Discussion" part of this book is largely based on such a philosophical foundation.