Since the mid-1980s, Taiwan and mainland China have witnessed a sustained resurgence of academic and intellectual interest in ruxue —“Confucianism”—variously conceived as a form of culture, an ideology, a system of learning, and a tradition of normative values. This discourse has led to a proliferation of contending conceptions of ruxue, as well as proposals for [...]
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Cleary presents the core teachings of the great Chinese philosopher, educator, and social critic in a convenient, easy-to-read format. Sayings from Confucius’s Analects, or collection of aphorisms, are arranged in small groups by topic following his commentaries on the I Ching, or Book of Changes, the most profound of the Chinese classics. These remarks, which [...]
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This whimsical tale takes us on an enchanted journey back in time to the origins of the I Ching in ancient China. It is the story of Tan, the village ne’er-do-well who becomes the first disciple of the great sage emperor, Fu Hsi, to whom the I Ching is attributed. As Fu Hsi opens the [...]
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Here are actual questions and their answers interpreted by wu wei who many critics call the world’s greatest living I Ching scholar. As enlightening as a book can be. Throws great light on how to interpret I Ching readings. A must for all I Ching enthusiasts beginner and advanced alike. See details
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THE ANALECTS OF CONFUCIUS. Translated and annotated by Arthur Waley. 257 pp. New York : Vintage Books, nd. Originally published by George, Allen, & Unwin, 1938.
Classical Chinese is an extremely concise and highly ambiguous language. Since any given line can have a wide range of possible and equally valid meanings, there can in fact be [...]
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