Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Series Editor’s Preface vii
4. Preface ix
5. Acknowledgments xiii
6. Introduction to the Bendò and Benmei
7. Chapter One: The Bendo¯ and Benmei as Philosophical Dictionaries 3
8. Chapter Two: The Fate of Kobunjigaku in Tokugawa Japan 46
9. Chapter Three: Sorai in Modern Intellectual History 87
10. Distinguishing the Way (Bendò)
11. The Bendö 137
12. Distinguishing Names (Benmei)
13. Preface 171
14. 1. The Way 172
15. 2. Virtue 180
16. 3. Humaneness 186
17. 4. Wisdom 192
18. 5. The Sages 197
19. 6. The Rites 204
20. 7. Ritual Principles 210
21. 8. Filial Piety and Brotherly Deference 221
22. 9. Loyalty and Trustworthiness 223
23. 10. Empathy 227
24. 11. Sincerity 229
25. 12. Respectfulness, Reverence, and Carefulness 233
26. 13. Humility, Deference, Obedience, and Not Boasting 239
27. 14. Courage, Martial Arts, Strength, and Firmness 240
28. 15. Purity, Scrupulousness, and Having No Desires 243
29. 16. Regulations and Frugality 244
30. 17. Impartiality, Correctness, and Straightforwardness 246
31. 18. The Mean, Harmony, and Rectitude 250
32. 19. Goodness 256
33. 20. Originating, Flourishing, Advantageous, and Firm 257
34. 21. Heaven, Fate, Lord-on-high, and Ghosts and Spirits 263
35. 22. Human Nature, Human Feelings, and Capabilities 280
36. 23. Mind, Purpose, and Ideas 289
37. 24. Thoughts, Plans, and Calculations 294
38. 25. Rational Principle, Generative Force, and Human Desires 295
39. 26. Yin, Yang, and the Five Processes 305
40. 27. The Five Constants 308
41. 28. Ultimate Standards 309
42. 29. Learning 312
43. 30. Culture and Refinement, Substance and Function, and Roots and Branches 322
44. 31. The Standard and Expediency 327
45. 32. Things 330
46. 33. Princes and Commoners 333
47. 34. True Kings and Hegemons 334
48. Notes 339
49. Bibliography 449
50. Index 463