Although the I Ching is an ancient Eastern Classic, it contains perspectives and ideas about the social and human situation that western sociologists may use to better understand their world. The I Ching, which is composed of a series of graphic symbols, lends itself to a variety of interpretations. The author argues that viewing the text from a sociological perspective and interpreting the 64 hexagrams as sociopolitical situations of the ancient Chinese Empire are the keys to understanding this complex text. Western sociologists will not only find the striking differences interesting, but also helpful and refreshing.…mehr
Although the I Ching is an ancient Eastern Classic, it contains perspectives and ideas about the social and human situation that western sociologists may use to better understand their world. The I Ching, which is composed of a series of graphic symbols, lends itself to a variety of interpretations. The author argues that viewing the text from a sociological perspective and interpreting the 64 hexagrams as sociopolitical situations of the ancient Chinese Empire are the keys to understanding this complex text. Western sociologists will not only find the striking differences interesting, but also helpful and refreshing.
Chang-Soo Chung is Professor in the Department of Sociology at Sung Kyan Kwan University.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1 List of Tables and Figures Chapter 2 Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction Chapter 3 Structural Components of the Hexagram: Representation of Situations Chapter 4 Patterns of Relationships among the Structural Components of the Hexagram Chapter 5 Hexagrams: Representations of Various Types of Social Situations Chapter 6 Conclusion: Theoretical Implications of the I Ching in Modern Social Sciences
Chapter 1 List of Tables and Figures Chapter 2 Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction Chapter 3 Structural Components of the Hexagram: Representation of Situations Chapter 4 Patterns of Relationships among the Structural Components of the Hexagram Chapter 5 Hexagrams: Representations of Various Types of Social Situations Chapter 6 Conclusion: Theoretical Implications of the I Ching in Modern Social Sciences
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