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As a foundational text of Confucianism, the I Ching has influenced Chinese thought for over three millennia, evolving from a book of oracles into a profound source of wisdom for both Confucian and Taoist philosophies. Its Western exposure began with James Legge's English translation in 1882, followed by Richard Wilhelm's poetic German version in 1923, which broadened its reach. Cary F. Baynes later translated it for the Bollingen Series in 1950, further cementing its significance in global philosophical discourse.