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As a foundational text of Confucianism, the I Ching has profoundly influenced Chinese thought for over three millennia, evolving from a book of oracles to a source of wisdom for both Confucian and Taoist philosophies. Its significance in the West grew following James Legge's English translation in 1882 and Richard Wilhelm's poetic German translation in 1923, which broadened its accessibility. Cary F. Baynes later translated the work for the Bollingen Series in 1950, further cementing its role in global philosophical discourse.