The I Ching on Man and Society - An Exploration into its Theoretical Implications in Social Sciences

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.

List of contents

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

About the author

By Chang-Soo Chung

Product details

• Authors: Chang-Soo Chung, Chung Chang-Soo
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.12.2000
• EAN: 9780761817994
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-1799-4
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 227 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Asia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Sociology & anthropology, Sociology and anthropology, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy