1st Edition

The Political Philosophy of Confucianism An interpretation of the social and political ideas of Confucius, his forerunners, and his early disciples.

By Leonard Shihlien Hsü Copyright 2005
    288 Pages
    by Routledge

    288 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 1932.

    One of the most astonishing features of the Confucian teaching to the modern reader is its anticipation of the Spencerian formula of evolution and its adaptation of this to a programme of progress. This volume shows that Confucius' teaching is still relevant in many of its features, not merely for China but also for the West.

    Contents include: The background of Confucian political philosophy; the state and its origin; political unity and organization; the principle of benevolent government; law and justice; democracy and representation, social evolution.

    Chapter 1 Chapter I The Background Of Confucian Political Philosophy; Chapter 2 Chapter II The State And Its Origin; Chapter 3 Chapter III The Doctrine of Rectification; Chapter 4 Chapter IV Political Unity and Organization; Chapter 5 Chapter V The Principle of Li; Chapter 6 Chapter VI The Principle of Benevolent Government; Chapter 7 Chapter VII Functions Of The State And Government Regulation; Chapter 8 Chapter VIII Law And Justice; Chapter 9 Chapter IX Democracy and Representation; Chapter 10 Chapter X The Doctrine Of Chung Yung; Chapter 11 Chapter XI Social Evolution; Chapter 12 Chapter XII Political Progress;

    Biography

    Leonard Shihlien Hsü