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The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 12)

The China History Podcast

CHAPTER

Exploring the Influence of Father Joachim Bouvet and the Yi Jing

The chapter delves into the historical context of Western scholars engaging with the Yi Jing, a Chinese classic, through the efforts of Jesuit missionary Father Joachim Bouvet in the 18th century. It highlights the translation and study of the Yi Jing by Bouvet and other Jesuit fathers, bridging Chinese wisdom with Western understanding. The chapter also touches on the impact of figures like Richard Wilhelm and Carl Jung in popularizing the Yi Jing in the West and East Asia.

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