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The Ethics of Confucius, by Miles Menander Dawson, [1915], at sacred-texts.com
p. xix
CONTENTS
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FOREWORD BY WU TING FANG. | ||
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INTRODUCTION | ||
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WORKS OF CONFUCIUS AND HIS CHIEF FOLLOWERS | ||
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CONFUCIUS: SKETCH OF LIFE | ||
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WHAT CONSTITUTES THE SUPERIOR MAN. | |
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The Art of Living | ||
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Mental Morality | ||
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The Investigation of Phenomena | ||
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Learning | ||
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Genius and Inspiration | ||
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Sincerity | ||
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Rectification of Purpose | ||
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Rectified Purpose | ||
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SELF-DEVELOPMENT | |
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The Will | ||
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Fortitude | ||
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Poise | ||
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Self-Control | ||
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Moderation | ||
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Righteousness | ||
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Earnestness | ||
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Humility | ||
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Aspiration | ||
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Prudence | ||
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GENERAL HUMAN RELATIONS. | |
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The Rules of Propriety. | ||
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Propriety of Demeanour. | ||
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Propriety of Deportment | ||
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Propriety of Speech | ||
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Propriety of Conduct | ||
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Propriety of Example | ||
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Sexual Propriety | ||
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THE FAMILY. | |
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Prerequisites to its Regulation | ||
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Wedlock | ||
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Divorce | ||
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Parenthood | ||
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Essentials of Filial Piety | ||
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Pious Regard for Living Parents | ||
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Pious Observances after the Death of Parents | ||
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THE STATE | |
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The Foundation of Government | ||
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The Function of Government | ||
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Government Exists for the Benefit of the Governed | ||
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The Essentials of Good Government | ||
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The Nourishment of the People | ||
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The Middle Path in Political Economy | ||
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Provisions for the Aged, Widows, Orphans, and Other Unfortunates | ||
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Taxation, Innocent and Destructive | ||
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Military Equipment | ||
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Kingly Qualities | ||
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Power of Official Example | ||
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Universal Education | ||
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Law and Order | ||
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Duty Respecting Acceptance of Office | ||
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Government Is by the Consent of the Governed | ||
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The Right to Depose the Ruler | ||
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CULTIVATION OF THE FINE ARTS | |
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The Fine Arts in General | ||
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Poetry and Letters | ||
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Music | ||
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Ceremonies | ||
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VII. |
UNIVERSAL RELATIONS | |
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Death and Immortality | ||
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Communion with Departed Ancestors | ||
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Spiritual Beings and Spiritual Power | ||
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Heaven | ||
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Providence | ||
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God | ||
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APPENDIX | ||
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THE "GREAT PRINCIPLE" OF CONFUCIUS. BY DR. CHEN HUAN CHANG | ||
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INDEX |
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