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The I Ching, or Book of Changes, a common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. It has exerted a living influence in China for 3,000 years, and interest in it has been rapidly spreading in the West.
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More than just a translation, Richard Wilhelms I Ching is a profound introduction to the Chinese world-view. The I Ching (Yi Jing) is recognized by both Confucians and Taoists as a foundational work, and Wilhelm shows why. He separates his work into three books. The first book is about the hexagrams--the meanings of the lines and Wilhelms extensive comments. The second presents two early commentaries that interpret the wisdom of the divinatory text, also with Wilhelms helpful notes. And the third book takes us back to the hexagrams for more detailed commentary from both ancient Chinese thinkers and Wilhelm. Wilhelm is able to offer such enormous assistance because he spent the better part of a decade in China studying under classically trained scholars. His love for the work is thus as broad as his understanding.
The I Ching was originally used for divination, kind of like palm reading or interpreting the stars. It differs from simple prognostication, however, in that it demands us, as diviners, to cultivate an understanding of the world and ourselves. Without this understanding, the text is useless, hence the value of the commentaries, particularly Wilhelms. This version is not without its biases, of course--it is a Europeans understanding of the I Ching, through a late-Qing dynasty Confucian perspective, translated into English by a Jungian psychoanalyst. Nonetheless, it succeeds like no other. --Brian Bruya
Rate Points :5.0
Binding :Hardcover
Label :Princeton University Press
Manufacturer :Princeton University Press
ProductGroup :Book
Studio :Princeton University Press
Publisher :Princeton University Press
EAN :9780691097503
Price :$24.95USD
Lowest Price :$15.65USD
Customer ReviewsThe I-Ching Book of Changes
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :2
This is a very comprehensive book to be studied from front to back. If you are not familier with the I-Ching, I would strongly recommend that you start with the I-Ching for beginners, then move on to this book after you have a better understanding of what is going on and how the I-Ching works and the history.
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
Very good book to use I Ching Oracle.
Good texts and commentaries according to the translation of Richard Wilhelm.
The I Ching or Book of Changes
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
This is by far and away one of the best translations/interpretations out there. Not necessarily the most understandable for beginners. A lot of the imagery is culturally specific and can be difficult to understand without a background in taoism and other asian ideas. However, the different sections offer different levels of interpretation and understanding, which i find very helpful. With persistence and patience, the illumination is well worth the trouble. One of the best, easiest to explore and get to know the I Ching, is The I Ching Workbook, by R.L. Wing. There are some inconsistencies in the divination method, but if you can look past that, it is an excellent beginning text.
The Book Of Changes
Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :12
A more technical book that gives a thorough history of the I Ching, how it was used in Ancient China and contains multiple interpretations for each of the 64 hexagrams. Moving lines are defined within the definition of each hexagram with more of the ancient poetics included and the readings are probably closer to the original texts of yesteryear. Definitions of the hexagrams are more detailed than other guides but still an invaluable resource for anyone working with the I Ching.
The I Ching you want
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
I dont think its necessary to say how complex and genius this philosophy is.
So I will just say, that if you are in doubt about which book you should get, this is the version to start with. Its the best translation/version i know of.
With introduction by Richard Wilhelm and a foreword by Jung! Great stuff!
Get it!
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