1. Introduction
2. Background
Introduction
Xin in the Mencius
Xin in the Zhuangzi
3. The Notions of Tian and Xing in Xunzi
Introduction
Tian as the Source
Xing as Given Qualities
The Definition of Xing
The "Badness" of Xing
4. The Notion of Xin
Introduction
The Evolution of the Notion of Xin in Ancient Chinese Philosophy
The Customary Usage of Xin in the Xunzi
Xin as the Faculty of Self-Governance
Critical Thinking and Empirical Knowledge
The Volitional Aspect of Xin
The Problem of the Blindness of Xin and Xin's Capacities
5. Li and Morality
Introduction
Conventional but Nonarbitrary Names
Li
The Origin of Li
The Functions of Li
Li as a Practice
An "Objective" Aspect in the Notion of Li
Li and the Autonomy of Xin
Legalism and Xunzi
Xin and Li
6. Naturalism and Autonomy
Introduction
Background for Kant's Ethics
Kant's Deontological Ethics and the Notion of Autonomy
Chinese Naturalism and Xunzi's Notion of the Autonomy of Xin
7. Xunzi in the History of Chinese Philosophy
Introduction
Li Zehou's View of Chinese Philosophy
Humankind and Nature in Xunzi's Philosophy
Notes
Bibliography
Index