I Ching and Confucianism

Author: Ren Junhua
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: Since Confucius founded the Confucian school over 2,500 years ago, the I Ching (Book of Changes) has been inseparably linked with Confucianism, becoming the mainstream of traditional Chinese culture. Without understanding the history of the integration of the I Ching and Confucianism, one cannot fully grasp the development of traditional Chinese culture. This book delves deeply into the I Ching philosophy found in the works of famous Confucian scholars and classic Confucian texts, revealing the theoretical contributions the I Ching made to the development of Confucianism, as well as the historical trajectory of how the I Ching was continuously promoted through Confucianism. The wisdom, governance strategies, and theoretical brilliance of renowned Confucian figures throughout history, such as Confucius, Mencius, Zhuangzi, Dong Zhongshu, Fan Zhongyan, Zhou Dunyi, Zhu Xi, Wang Fuzhi, Zeng Guofan, and Xiong Shili, are introduced in this book in a clear yet profound manner. Through these introductions, it becomes evident how profound and extensive traditional Chinese culture truly is.