Ancient Chinese Divination (Dimensions of Asian Spirituality) - Softcover

Field, Stephen L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0824832760 ISBN 13: 9780824832766

Verlag: University of Hawai'i Press, 2008

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Book by Field Stephen L

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"Ancient Chinese Divination is a well-conceived and well-crafted book that will have wide appeal. Written by a specialist in early Chinese thought, it is grounded in solid scholarship without being overly technical. For anyone interested in the roots and general development of Chinese divination, this volume is an excellent starting place." - Richard Smith, Rice University"

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In China, the art of divination (the act of seeking prophetic information to avoid misfortune) had a profound influence on the rise of medicine, science, government, and, most importantly, philosophy and religion. This compact volume begins by explaining how divination evolved in Chinese society from the New Stone Age until the classical period and goes on to discuss how new forms of divination developed directly and indirectly out of the ancient traditions.Comprehensive and up-to-date, "Ancient Chinese Divination" will acquaint readers with not only the origin and evolution of a significant and fascinating traditional Chinese art, but also a sampling of its most important practical applications, some of which, such as feng shui, have achieved a near-universal level of appreciation and relevance.

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• Verlag: University of Hawai'i Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0824832760
• ISBN 13: 9780824832766
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 160