Civilization's Origin: Understanding the World from the I Ching

Author: Lei Yuanxing
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Origin of Civilization translates a book that is difficult to fully comprehend into the language of the times, reviving the deceased spiritual fossils and re-entering the garden of human thought, emitting the fragrance of ancient scientific civilization. It comprehensively and systematically guides the I Ching studies into the realm of science, ensuring that the research on the Book of Changes enters the correct track of scientific exploration. The Origin of Civilization does not aim to solve one or two so-called cutting-edge problems in science, but rather to make up for and correct the entire current fundamental scientific system. The writing style of this book is simple yet profound, without any pretense, making it almost effortless for ordinary readers who have never encountered the Book of Changes. The Origin of Civilization is dedicated to clarifying the intrinsic connection between traditional culture and natural science from the very beginning. The author uses a wealth of historical materials and logical reasoning to prove to readers that the Taiji is an ancient model of the hydrogen atom, the Yin-Yang fish diagram is the He Tu, and the "Eight Trigrams" that evolve from it represent the actual structure of the Earth. The Lo Shu established the earliest "decimal system," the Five Elements theory is a direct abstraction and application of the laws of the universe's operation, the Sixty-Four Hexagrams diagram is an ancient periodic table of elements, the I Ching is a fragmented chemical classic, and the Book of Changes is the starting point of Chinese civilization. Traditional Chinese medicine, which is based on the Yin-Yang theory, will make significant contributions to the entire human civilization. Compared to other specialized works on traditional culture and the history of science, The Origin of Civilization offers a broader perspective and particularly profound insights. It presents unexpected or striking arguments at every turn, leaving readers with a deep sense of its profound wisdom even after finishing the book.