Space, Time and Quantification in the Yiching : A Conceptual Unity.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yang, Yancheng, author.

Series:

Bloomsbury Studies in Language and Cognition.

Bloomsbury Studies in Language and Cognition

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space and time in language--China.

Space and time in language.

Space and time in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

An exploration of the conceptualization of time and space in in ancient China as expressed by the Chinese classical text I Ching.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Figures

Tables

Series Editor Foreword

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Notes on the Text

Notes on the Presentation and Translation of Examples from the YiChing

Special Note on Numbering

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Statement of Aim, Rationale, Objectives, and Research Questions and Method

1.1.1 Aim

1.1.2 Rationale

1.1.3 Objectives

1.1.4 Research Questions

1.1.5 Research Method

1.2 Significance of the Study

1.3 Outline of the Study

Chapter 2: Space, Time, and Number Studies

2.1 Previous Studies on the YiChing

2.1.1 Review of YiChing Studies in China

2.1.2 Review of YiChing Studies in the West

2.2 Different Approaches to Space, Time, and Number

2.2.1 Cognitive and Linguistic Review of the Relationship between Space, Time, and Number

2.2.1.1 On Time and Space Studies

2.2.1.2 On Time and Number Studies

2.2.1.3 On Number and Space Studies

2.2.1.4 On Space-Time-Number Relationship Studies

2.2.2 Neuropsychological Studies of Cognitive Interactions among Space, Time, and Number

2.2.3 Cultural Linguistics Studies of Space, Time, and Number

2.2.4 Metaphor Studies of Space, Time, and Number

2.3 Summary

Chapter 3: Theoretical Framework

3.1 Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT)

3.1.1 The Core Elements of Conceptual Metaphor Theory

3.1.2 Conceptual Metaphors in the YiChing

3.2 A Theory of Magnitude (ATOM)

3.3 Summary

Chapter 4: Space and Time in the YiChing: Linguistic and Conceptual Analysis

4.1 The Data

4.2 Understanding the YiChing as a Research Object

4.2.1 Bagua 八卦

4.2.2 Gua 卦 and Yao 爻

4.2.3 Stems and Branches

4.3 Concepts of Space in the YiChing

4.3.1 Linguistic Representations of Spatial Concepts in the YiChing.

4.3.1.1 Nei 内 (Inside) and Wai 外 (Outside)

4.3.1.2 Shang 上 (Up) and Xia 下 (Down)

4.3.1.3 Shou (Beginning) and Wei 尾 (End)

4.3.1.4 Xian 先 (Front) and Hou 后 (Back)

4.3.2 Cultural Conceptualizations of Spatial Concepts in the YiChing

4.4 Concepts of Time in the YiChing

4.4.1 Linguistic Representations of Temporal Concepts in the YiChing

4.4.1.1 Time Adverbials: Chu 初 and Zhong 终 in One Sentence

4.4.1.2 Time Adverbials: Individual Chu 初

4.4.1.3 Time Adverbials: Zhong 终 Combined with Noun and Verb

4.4.2 Cultural Conceptualizations of Temporal Concepts in the YiChing

4.4.2.1 Temporal Concepts Based on the Motion, Position, and Deformation of the Celestial Bodies

4.4.2.2 Temporal Concepts Using the "Cardinal Number + Temporal Unit Word" Construction

4.4.2.3 Temporal Concepts Described through the Heavenly Branches and Stems

4.4.2.4 Temporal Concepts Described through the Activities of People or Certain Groups and through Social Customs (Event-Based Time)

4.4.2.5 Temporal Concepts Directly Described in Terms of Words such as Year, Month, and Day

4.5 Shi 时 (Time) and Wei 位 (Space) as a Way to Unite Space and Time in the YiChing

4.5.1 Time (Shi 时) in the YiChing

4.5.2 Space (Wei 位) in the YiChing

4.6 Summary

Chapter 5: The Unity of Space and Time and Their Quantification in the YiChing

5.1 Number and Quantification in the YiChing

5.1.1 Numerical Cognition in the YiChing

5.1.2 Number System in the YiChing

5.1.3 Xuzhi 指 Use of Number in the YiChing

5.1.3.1 Yi 一 (One)

5.1.3.2 Er 二 (Two)

5.1.3.3 San 三 (Three)

5.1.3.4 San 三 (Three) before Temporal Nouns

5.1.3.5 San 三 (Three) before Spatial Nouns

5.1.3.6 San 三 (Three) before Other Nouns

5.1.3.7 San 三 (Three) before Verbs

5.1.3.8 San 三 (Three): Other Cases

5.1.3.9 Qi 七 (Seven)

5.1.3.10 Ba 八 (Eight).

5.1.3.11 Jiu 九 (Nine)

5.1.3.12 Shi 十 (Ten)

5.1.3.13 Bai 百 (Hundred)

5.1.3.14 Yi 亿 (Hundred Million)

5.1.3.15 Other Numeral Notions: Zhong 众 (Mass)

5.1.3.16 Other Numeral Notions: Qun 群 (Group)

5.1.3.17 Other Numeral Notions: Shu 庶 (Multitude)

5.1.3.18 Other Numeral Notions: Ji 几 (Uncertain Number or Almost)

5.2 Motion in Space and Time

5.2.1 Co-Occurring Usage of Wang 往 and Lai 来: The "Change as Motion" Metaphor

5.2.2 Individual Usage of Wang 往 in the YiChing

5.2.3 Individual Usage of Lai 来 in the YiChing

5.2.4 Main Findings and Discussions of the Directional Motion Verbs in the YiChing

5.2.4.1 Quantitative Analysis Results for Wang 往 and Lai 来

5.2.4.2 "Change as Motion" Metaphor

5.2.4.3 Cultural Context and Usages of Wang 往 and Lai 来

5.2.4.4 Subjectification as Motivation for Semantic Change of Wang 往 and Lai 来

5.2.4.5 Semantic Expression of Wang 往 and Lai 来 in the YiChing

5.2.4.6 Deixis and Reference Point of Directional Motion Verbs Wang 往 and Lai 来

5.3 Space and Time and Their Quantification in the YiChing

5.3.1 Quantification as Shown in Space, Time, and Motion: ATOM Analysis

5.3.1.1 The Dominant Quantity

5.3.1.2 The Recessive Quantity

5.3.2 The YiChing as Symbolic Cognitive Artifact: The Relationship between Space and Time and Their Quantification in Ancient China

5.4 Summary

Chapter 6: The Cognitive Mechanism and Motivations of the Unity of Space and Time and Their Quantification

6.1 Cognitive Mechanisms of the Holistic Unity of Space and Time and Their Quantification in the YiChing

6.1.1 Dominant Metaphorical Markers in the YiChing

6.1.1.1 Ru 如 as Dominant Metaphorical Marker in the YiChing

6.1.1.2 Ruo as Dominant Metaphorical Marker in the YiChing

6.1.2 Spatio-Temporal Metaphor as the Basis of Holistic Unity.

6.1.2.1 The Temporal Connotation of Verb Meanings

6.1.2.2 The Spatial Connotation of Verb Meanings

6.1.2.3 Discussion of Time and Space Metaphor

6.1.2.4 Zai 在

6.1.2.5 Ju 居 (Being)

6.1.2.6 Arriving Motion Words

6.1.3 The Holistic Unity of Space and Time and Their Quantification in Motion Metaphor

6.1.4 The Holistic Unity of Space and Time and Their Quantification in EVENT AS LIFE Metaphor

6.1.4.1 Shou (Head) and Wei 尾 (Tail)

6.1.4.2 Ding (Top)

6.1.4.3 Jia (Cheek)

6.1.4.4 Xin 心 (Heart)

6.2 The Motivations of Metaphorical Conceptualizations in the YiChing

6.2.1 Bodily Experience

6.2.2 Cultural Knowledge and Practices

6.2.3 Other Sources

6.3 Summary

Chapter 7: Conclusions

7.1 Summary of the Present Study

7.2 Creativity of the Study

7.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research

References

Index.

ISBN:

1-350-50910-8

1-350-50907-8

OCLC:

1520506549