Feng Shui or The Rudiments of Natural Science in China - Tapa blanda

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Feng Shui or The Rudiments of Natural Science in China is a comprehensive book written by Ernest J. Eitel that explores the ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui. The book delves into the history and philosophy behind Feng Shui, explaining how it originated and how it has been practiced over the centuries.The author provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of Feng Shui, including the concepts of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Eight Trigrams. He also explains how these principles are applied in various aspects of life, such as architecture, interior design, and landscaping.Throughout the book, Eitel draws on his extensive knowledge of Chinese culture and history to provide readers with a rich understanding of Feng Shui. He discusses the various schools of Feng Shui, their differences and similarities, and the role of Feng Shui in Chinese society.Overall, Feng Shui or The Rudiments of Natural Science in China is an informative and engaging book that offers readers a fascinating insight into the world of Feng Shui. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this ancient Chinese practice.1873. This is a short monograph about Feng Shui, the principle of humanity being in balance with its surroundings. Eitel, a missionary, who took a post in China, first brought Feng Shui to the attention of the western world over a century ago. Because of his Christian doctrine, Eitel is somewhat dismissive of Chinese culture, but he grudgingly admits that there may be some grain of truth in Feng Shui. Contents: The Laws of Nature; The Numerical Proportions of Nature; The Breath of Nature; The Forms and Outlines of Nature; and The History and Literature of Feng-shui. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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