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An Introduction to Chinese Bazi Studies
A lecture by Prof. Wang Defeng (Fudan University) — understand the basic concepts of Chinese fate studies, its philosophical roots, and the wisdom of "knowing one's destiny."
Lecture recording · Chinese & English subtitles · ~24 min
About the Lecturer
Wang Defeng is a professor at the School of Philosophy, Fudan University. Known for lectures that bridge Chinese and Western thought, he is affectionately called the "Prince of Philosophy" by his students.
What You Will Learn
- What "fate studies" is: how ancient Chinese understood ming (命) and yun (运)
- Confucius and "knowing destiny": the Confucian view of fate
- The philosophical foundations behind Bazi reasoning
- How to approach fate studies today: culture, reflection and personal choice