Publisher's Synopsis
The Sacred Books of China, Part 2: The Yi King: The Texts of Confucianism is a book written by Confucius and published in 1882. This book is a part of the Sacred Books of China series and focuses on the Yi King, which is a classic text of divination and philosophy in China. The book includes translations of the original text, as well as commentary and analysis by Confucius. The Yi King is a complex work that explores the principles of yin and yang, the five elements, and the eight trigrams, all of which are fundamental to Chinese philosophy and culture. Confucius' commentary provides insights into the meaning and significance of these concepts, as well as their practical applications in daily life. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, culture, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
