Lun Heng
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PREFACE.
INTRODUCTION.
1. The Life of Wang Ch`ung.
2. The Works of Wang Ch`ung.
3. Wang Ch`ung's Philosophy.
4. Table of Contents of the Lun-hêng.
A. Biographical.
Chapter I. Autobiography. (Tse-chi).
Chapter II. Replies in Self-Defense (Tui-tso).
B. Metaphysical.
Chapter III. Spontaneity (Tse-jan).
Chapter IV. The Nature of Things (Wu-shih).
Chapter V. Phenomenal Changes (Pien t`ung).
Chapter VI. On Reprimands (Ch`ien-kao).
Chapter VII. Heaven's Original Gift (Ch`u-ping).
Chapter VIII. What is meant by Destiny? (Ming-yi.)
Chapter IX. On Destiny and Fortune (Ming-lu).
Chapter X. On Chance and Luck (Hsing-ou).
Chapter XI. Wrong Notions about Happiness (Fu-hsü).
Chapter XII. Wrong Notions on Unhappiness(Huo-hsü).
Chapter XIII. Auspicious Portents (Chi-yen).
Chapter XIV. On Divination (Pu-shih).
Chapter XV. On Death (Lun-sse).
Chapter XVI. False Reports about the Dead (Sse-wei).
Chapter XVII. Spook Stories (Chi-yao).
Chapter XVIII. All about Ghosts (Ting-kuei).
C. Physical.
Chapter XIX. On Heaven (T`an-t`ien).
Chapter XX. On the Sun (Shuo-jih).
Chapter XXI. On Heat and Cold (Han-wên).
Chapter XXII. On Thunder and Lightning (Lei-hsü).
Chapter XXIII. On Poison (Yen-tu).
Chapter XXIV. On Anthroposcopy (Ku-hsiang).
Chapter XXV. Long Life and Vital Fluid (Chi-shou).
Chapter XXVI. Miracles (Chi-kuai).
Chapter XXVII. Unfounded Assertions (Wu hsing).
Chapter XXVIII. Taoist Untruths (Tao-hsü).
Chapter XXIX. On Dragons (Lung-hsü).
Chapter XXX. Arguments on Ominous Creatures (Chiang-jui).
D. Ethical.
Chapter XXXI. The Forming of Characters (Shuai-hsing).
Chapter XXXII. On Original Nature (Pên-hsing).
E. Critique (philosophical, literary and historical).
Chapter XXXIII. Criticisms on Confucius (Wên K`ung).
Chapter XXXIV. Censures on Mencius (T`se Mêng).
Chapter XXXV. Strictures on Han Fei Tse (Fei Han).
Chapter XXXVI. Statements Corrected (Chêng-shuo).
Chapter XXXVII. Critical Remarks on Various Books (An-shu).
Chapter XXXVIII. The Equality of the Ages (Ch`i-shih).
Chapter XXXIX. Exaggerations (Yü-tsêng).
Chapter XXXX. Exaggerations of the Literati (Ju-tsêng).
F. Folklore and religion.
Chapter XLI. Sacrifices to the Departed (Sse-yi).
Chapter XLII. Sacrifices (Chi-yi).
Chapter XLIII. Criticisms on Noxious Influences (Pien-sui).
Chapter XLIV. On Exorcism (Chieh-chu).
INDEX OF SUBJECTS.
INDEX OF PROPER NAMES.
CHINESE WORKS QUOTED.
ERRATA AND ADDENDA.
ADDITIONAL NOTE.
A. Metaphysical.
Chapter I. Coincidences (Ou-hui).
Chapter II. Periods of Government (Chih-ch`i).
Chapter III. Sympathetic Emotions (Kan-lei).
B. Ethical.
Chapter IV. Success and Luck (Fêng-yü).
Chapter V. Annoyances and Vexations (Lei-hai).
Chapter VI. On the Cunning and Artful (Ta-ning).
Chapter VII. Weighing of Talents (Ch`êng-t`sai).
Chapter VIII. The Valuation of Knowledge (Liang-chih).
Chapter IX. Admitting Shortcomings (Hsieh-tuan).
Chapter X. The Display of Energy (Hsiao-li).
Chapter XI. On Intelligence (Pieh-t`ung).
Chapter XII. Apparent Backwardness (Chuang-liu).
Chapter XIII. The Real Nature of Knowledge (Shih-chih).
Chapter XIV. A Definition of Worthies (Ting-hsien).
C. Critique.
Chapter XV. Fictitious Phenomena (Pien-hsü).
Chapter XVI. Fictitious Prodigies (Yi-hsü).
Chapter XVII. Fictitious Influences (Kan-hsü).
Chapter XVIII. Praise of the Han Dynasty (Hsüan Han).
Chapter XIX. Further Remarks on the State (Hui-kuo).
Chapter XX. Ominous Signs Investigated (Yen-fu).
Chapter XXI. The Necessity of Eulogies (Hsü-sung).
Chapter XXII. On Literary Work (Shu-chieh).
Chapter XXIII. Falsehoods in Books (Shu-hsü).
Chapter XXIV. Literary Exaggerations (Yi-tsêng).
Chapter XXV. Lost Texts (Yi-wên).
Chapter XXVI. The Knowledge of Truth (Chih-shih).
Chapter XXVII. On Preeminence (Ch`ao-chi).
D. Folklore and Religion.
Chapter XXVIII. Thoughts on Omens (Chih-jui).
Chapter XXIX. Auguries Verified (Shih-ying).
Chapter XXX. On the Rain Sacrifice (Ming-yü).
Chapter XXXI. Gentle Drums (Shun-ku).
Chapter XXXII. A Last Word on Dragons (Luan-lung).
Chapter XXXIII. The Tiger Trouble (Tsao-hu).
Chapter XXXIV. Remarks on Insects (Shang-ch`ung).
Chapter XXXV. Simplicity of Funerals (Po-tsang).
Chapter XXXVI. Four Things to be Avoided (Sse-hui).
Chapter XXXVII. False Charges against Time (Lan-shih).
Chapter XXXVIII. Slandering of Days (Chi-jih).
Chapter XXXIX. Questions about the Year Star (Nan-sui).
Chapter XL. Criticisms on Certain Theories (Ch`i-shu).
POSTSCRIPT.
Comparative Table of Contents.
Quotations.
APPENDIX I. The Theory of the Five Elements and the Classifications based thereon.
A Sketch of Chinese Natural Philosophy.
I. Various terms for the Elements:
II. What are the Five Elements?
III. Fluids, Substances, and Seasons.
IV. Transformations of the Elements.
V. Local and Numerical Relations of the Elements.
VI. The Different Modes of Enumerating the Five Elements.
VII. The Regular Changes of the Elements during the Seasons.
VIII. The Element Earth and its Season.
IX. The Five Elements under their Religious and Metaphysical Aspect.
X. Wrong Analogies.
APPENDIX II. The Cycle of the Twelve Animals.
APPENDIX III. On Some Implements Mentioned by Wang Ch`ung.
I. Fans.
II. Chopsticks.
III. Burning Glasses and Moon Mirrors.
INDEX OF SUBJECTS.
INDEX OF PROPER NAMES.
ERRATA AND ADDENDA TO VOL. I.
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