The Ethics of Confucius, by Miles Menander Dawson, [1915], at sacred-texts.com
The Ethics of Confucius, by Miles Menander Dawson, [1915], at sacred-texts.com
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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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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 |