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Providing an analysis of Chinese divination as a means of organizing and interpreting "reality", Richard Smith examines a wide variety of mantic techniques - from the use of the hallowed "Yjing" to such popular practices as siting (geomancy), astrology, numerology, physiognomy, the analysis of written characters, meteorological divination, the use of mediums (including spirit-writing), and dream interpretation. As he explains the pervasiveness and tenacity of divination in China, the author explores not only the connections between various mantic techniques but also the relationship between divination and other facets of Chinese culture, including philosophy, science and medicine. He discusses the symbolism of divination, its aesthetics, its ritual aspects, and its psychological and social significance, pointing out that in traditional China divination helped to order the future, just as history helped to order the past, and rituals the present.
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Introduction p. 1
Viewing the Flowers from Horseback p. 13
Orthodox Cosmology in the Qing p. 49
the Yijing in Qing Society p. 93
the Ways of Wind and Water p. 131
Reading Fate p. 173
Spirit Mediums and Spirit Messages p. 221
Conclusion p. 259
Notes p. 289
Bibliography of Asian-Language Works p. 351
Bibliography of Western-Language Works p. 357
Groups of Ordered Terms p. 371
Terms, Titles, and Phrases p. 377
Names of Individuals p. 401
Titles of Articles, Books, Collections, and Other Documents p. 409
About the Book and Author p. 421
Index p. 423
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