The Oracle Of Change: How To Consult The I Ching
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
For millennia, the I Ching — the ancient Chinese Book of Changes — has served as one of humanity's most enduring tools for divination, self-reflection, and philosophical guidance, and Alfred Douglas's The Oracle of Change presents this timeless tradition with remarkable clarity and accessibility. The book chronicles the origins and structure of the I Ching, walking the reader through its system of hexagrams, their meanings, and the various methods of consultation, from the casting of yarrow stalks to the use of coins, with illustrations by David Sheridan that bring the symbols and their interpretations to vivid life. Beyond its function as a practical guide, The Oracle of Change situates the I Ching within a broader context of Eastern philosophy, drawing connections between the ancient text and the Taoist and Confucian traditions that shaped its development over centuries. Douglas writes with measured authority and genuine reverence, balancing scholarly rigour with an approachable tone that makes the work equally rewarding for the curious newcomer and the seasoned practitioner. Whether one approaches it as a spiritual tool, a philosophical treatise, or a window into the depths of Chinese cosmological thought, this volume leaves an enduring question in its wake: what might the oracle reveal to you?
Author: Alfred Douglas
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: Philosophy
Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
For millennia, the I Ching — the ancient Chinese Book of Changes — has served as one of humanity's most enduring tools for divination, self-reflection, and philosophical guidance, and Alfred Douglas's The Oracle of Change presents this timeless tradition with remarkable clarity and accessibility. The book chronicles the origins and structure of the I Ching, walking the reader through its system of hexagrams, their meanings, and the various methods of consultation, from the casting of yarrow stalks to the use of coins, with illustrations by David Sheridan that bring the symbols and their interpretations to vivid life. Beyond its function as a practical guide, The Oracle of Change situates the I Ching within a broader context of Eastern philosophy, drawing connections between the ancient text and the Taoist and Confucian traditions that shaped its development over centuries. Douglas writes with measured authority and genuine reverence, balancing scholarly rigour with an approachable tone that makes the work equally rewarding for the curious newcomer and the seasoned practitioner. Whether one approaches it as a spiritual tool, a philosophical treatise, or a window into the depths of Chinese cosmological thought, this volume leaves an enduring question in its wake: what might the oracle reveal to you?