It is/was part of Chinese philosophy.
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Two opposites with a portion of the opposite element in each section.
Yin and Yang are opposite and interdependent forces, but what happens if the concept of opposite could apply to more than two qualities? A third opposite force is interdependent with the two first ones, that are dependent each other too. And so goes on with fourth, fifth, and n-opposite force. More than two opposite and interdependent qualities keep on Yin Yang philosophy: * Yin and Yang are opposing * Yin and Yang are rooted together * Yin and Yang transform each other * Yin and Yang are balanced http://www.juanmah.com/yin-yang-yong/ (there are pictures to represent this on the website)
The oriental philosophy of Yin and Yang is all about striking a balance between Good and Bad, Hot and Cold, Right and Wrong. To take an example from the world of cooking; one might add Ginger to a dish containing Prawns so that one can balance the heat (the Yin) from the ginger with (the Yang) or the coolness of the prawns. Yin-Yang works in all walks of life, from medicine to construction.
The yin yang symbol is most commonly associated with Taoism, a Chinese philosophy and religion that focuses on the balance and harmony of opposites in the universe.
Yin and Yang is from Chinese science and philosophy.
Huiyan Yang has written: '\\' -- subject(s): Chinese Philosophy, Philosophy, Yi jing, Economics, History
It is/was part of Chinese philosophy.
Actually, there is no standard, universally recognized symbol for Confucianism. However, there are three symbols that are sometimes used unofficially. The most common is a symbol vaguely like an asterisk that is an ideogram for water. It represents the source of life in Chinese philosophy. Answers.com doesn't seem to allow the inclusions of images or URLs within answers. To see that symbol and the other two, please view them in Related Links
Shengliang Yang has written: 'Dao jia yu Zhongguo si xiang shi lun' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Taoist, Taoism, Taoist Philosophy
The last name Yang is of Chinese nationality. It is one of the most common surnames in China. It can also be found in other Asian countries, but it is most commonly associated with the Chinese community.
A yang is the former monetary unit of Korea from 1892 to 1902, the cry of the wild goose, or the male principle in eastern philosophy.
Yin/Yang is not an invention, it is an ancient Chinese philosophy. I do not believe (not sure) there is information on exactly what century it came about.
The philosophy that uses the yin-yang symbol is Taoism. Yin represents the passive, dark, and feminine principles, while yang represents the active, bright, and masculine principles. Taoism emphasizes the balance and harmony between these opposing forces in nature and within ourselves.
Dae-Jong Yang has written: 'Die Problematik des Begriffs der Gerechtigkeit in der Philosophie von Friedrich Nietzsche' -- subject(s): Philosophy, OUR Brockhaus selection, Justice (Philosophy)
Hansan Li has written: 'Xian Qin liang Han zhi yin yang wu xing xue shuo' -- subject(s): Astrology, Chinese, Chinese Astrology, Chinese Philosophy, Five agents (Chinese philosophy), Philosophy, Chinese, Yin Yang symbol