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