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