The Yijing and Chinese Politics: Classical Commentary and Literati Activism in the Northern Song Period, 960-1127

The Yijing and Chinese Politics

The Yijing and Chinese Politics SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture Roger T. Ames, editor The Yijing and Chinese Politics Classical Commentary and Literati Activism in the Northern Song Period, 960–27 Tze-ki Hon State University of New York Press, Published by State University of New York Press, Albany© 2005 State University of New York All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. No part of this book may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. For information, address the State University of New York Press, 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY 2207 Production by Marilyn P. Semerad Marketing by Michael Campochiaro Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hon, Tze-Ki, 958– The Yijing and Chinese Politics: classical commentary and literati activism in the northern Song Period, 960–27 / Tze-ki Hon. p. cm. — (SUNY series in Chinese philosophy and culture) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0–794–63–7 (alk. paper)—ISBN 0–794–632–5 (pbk. : alk. paper) . Yi jing. 2. China—History—Song dynasty, 960–279. I. Title. II. Series. PL2464.Z6H66 2004 299.5'282—dc22 2004042987 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2  To Wan-Chiung 婉瓊 ...