Chapter 31: Western Chou (1122-771 BCE)

A. Chou dynasty (1122-249 BCE)

Western & Eastern Chou
Chou a continuation of the Shang culture

B. Western Chou: Classic China

Traditional history
Duke of Chou, Chou Kung
Feudal system
Effective means of dominating Peasantry
Mandate of Heaven
Responsibility of ruler, good leadership
Summary

Chapter 32: The I Ching & Yin-Yang theory

A. Context of the I Ching

The Chinese Classics
History of the I Ching

B. I Ching & Yin-Yang Theory

Transcendence of yin-yang/cause effect
Universal background of the I Ching
Crossing the Great River
Rivers in The Journey
Flowing Sand River
Regularity of the Seasonal cycle
The trigrams create ‘great field of action’
Divination and the I Ching

Chapter 33: The shih  and the ju

Warrior officials, the shih
The Literati, the ju
Multiple Functions of 6 talents of shih
Warriors become officials in the Chou