Political Philosophy of Confucianism

<p>First published in 1932.<br><br>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. <br><br>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.</p> 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;