Virtue, Hypocrisy, and Self-Interest in Confucian Thought

This chapter explores Confucian ideals of virtue through historical figures like Kongzi and Mengzi, emphasizing their impact on personal morality and conduct. It examines the critiques of these moral exemplars and contrasts Confucian self-interest with the views of figures like Yang Tzu and Mozi, highlighting the moral complexities in ancient Chinese philosophy.