Lun-Heng

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Transl. and ann. by Alfred Forke. 1907-1911 Wang Ch'ung is one of the most ingenious Chinese writers, a satirist like Lucian and an esprit fort like Voltaire. Lun-Heng. Part 1, Philosophical essays of Wang Ch'ung. Transl. and ann. by Alfred Forke 1907 Preface Introduction 1. The Life of Wang Ch'ung 2. The Works of Wang Ch'ung 3. Wang Chung's Philosophy 4. Table of Contents of the Lun-heng A. Biographical 1. Autobiography (Tse-chi). Bk. XXX. Chap. I 2. Replies in Self-Defence (Tui-tso). Bk. XXIX, Chap. II B. Metaphysical 3. Spontaneity (Tse-jan). Bk. XVIII, Chap. I 4. The Nature of Things (Wu-shih). Bk. III, Chap.V 5. Phenomenal Changes (Pien-thing). Bk. XV, Chap. I 6.On Reprimands (Clnen-kao). Bk. XIV, Chap. III 7. Heaven's Original Gift (Chfu-ping). Bk. III, Chap. III 8. What is meant by Destiny ? (Ming-yi). Bk. II, Chap. II 9. On Destiny and Fortune (Ming-hi). Bk. I, Chap. III 10. On Chance and Luck (Hsing-ou). Bk. II, Chap. I 11. Wrong Notions about Happiness (Fu-hsü). Bk. VI, Chap. I 12. Wrong Notions on Unhappiness (Huo-hsü). Bk. VI, Chap. Il 13. Auspicious Portents (Chi-yen). Bk. II, Chap.V 14. On Divination (Pu-shih). Bk. XXIV. Chap. II 15. On Death (Lun-sse). Bk. XX. Chap. III 16. False Reports about the Dead (Sse-wci). Bk. XXI, Chap. I 17. Spook Stories (Chi-yao). Bk. XXII, Chap. I 18. All about Ghosts (Ting-kuei). Bk. XXII, Chap. II C. Physical 19. On Heaven (T'an-t'ien). Bk. XI, Chap. I 20. On the Sun (Shuo-jih). Bk. XI, Chap. II 21. On Heat and Cold (Han-wen). Bk. XIV, Chap. II 22. On Thunder and Lightning (Lei-hsü). Bk. VI, Chap. IV 23. On Poison (Yen-tu). Bk. XXIII, Chap. I 24. On Anthroposcopy (Ku-hsiang). Bk. III, Chap. II 26. 3Iiracles (Chi-kuai). Bk. III, Cliap. VI 27. Unfounded Assertions (Wu-hsing). Bk. II, Chap. III 28. Taoist Untruths (Tao-hsü). Bk. VII, Chap. I 29. On Dragons (Lung-hsu). Bk. VI. Chap. III 30. Arguments on Ominous Creatures (Chiang-jui). Bk. XVI, Chap. IV D. Ethical 31. The Forming of Characters (Shnai-hsing). Bk. II, Chap. IV 32. On Original Nature (Pen-hsing). Bk. III, Chap. IV E. Critique (philosophical, literary and historical) 33. Criticisms on Confucius (AVen K'mig). Bk. IX, Chap. I 34. Censures on 3Iencius (Tsfe Along). Bk. X, Chap. II 35. Strictures on Han Fei Tse (Fei Han). Bk. X, Chap. I 36. Statements Corrected (Clieng-shuo). Bk. XXVIII, Chap. I 37. Critical Remarks on Various Books (An-shu). Bk. XXIX, Chap. I 38. The Equality of the Ages (Clfi-bhili). Bk. XVIII, Chap. III 39. Exaggerations (Yü-tseng). Bk. VII, Chap. II 40. Exaggerations of the Literati (Ju-tseng). Bk. VIII, Chap. I F. Folklore and religion 41. Sacrifices to the Departed (Sse-yi). Bk. XXV, Chap. III 42. Sacrifices (Chi-yi). Bk. XXV. Chap. IV 43. Criticisms on Noxious Influences (Pien-sui). Bk. XXIV. Chap. III 44. On Exoreism (Cliieh-cliu). Bk. XXV, Chap. II Index of Subjects Index of Proper Names Chinese Works Quoted Errata and Addenda Lun-Heng. Part 2, Miscellaneous essays of Wang Ch'ung. Transl. and annotated by Alfred Forke 1911 A. Metaphysical 1. Coincidences (Ou-hui). Bk. III. Chap. I 2. Periods of Government (Chili-cl/i). Bk. XVII. Chap. III 3. Sympathetic Emotions (Kan-lei). Bk. XVIII. Chap. II B. Ethical 4. Success and Luck (Feng-yü). Bk. I. Chap. I 5. Annoyances and Vexations (Lei-hai). Bk. 1. Chap. II 6. On the Cunning and Artful (Ta-ning). Bk. XI, Chap. III 7. Weighing of Talents (Chfeng-ts'ai). Bk. XII. Chap. I 8. The Valuation of Knowledge (Liang-chih). Bk. XII. Chap. II 9. Admitting Shortcomings (Hsieh-tuan). Bk. XII, Chap. III 10. The Display of Energy (Hsiao-li). Bk. XIII, Chap. I 11. On Intelligence (Pieh-fung). Bk. XIII, Chap. II 12. Apparent Backwardness (Chuang-liu). Bk. XIV, Chap. I 13. The Real Nature of Knowledge (Shih-chih). Bk. XXVI, Chap. I 14. A Definition of Worthies (Ting-hsien). Bk. XXVII, Chap. I C. Critique 15. Fictitious Phenomena (Pien-hsü). Bk. IV, Chap. II 16. Fictitious Prodigies (Yi-hsü). Bk. V, Chap. I 17. Fictitious Influences (Kan-hsü). Bk. V. Chap. II 18. Praise of the Han Dynasty (Hsüan Han). Bk. XIX. Chap. I 19. Further Remarks on the State (Hin-kuo). Bk. XIX. Chap. II 20. Ominous Signs Investigated (Yen-fu). Bk. XIX. Chap. III 21. The Necessity of Eulogies (Hsü-sung). Bk. XX, Chap. I 22. On Literary Work (Shu-chieh). Bk. XXVIII, Chap. II 23. Falsehoods in Books (Shu-hsn). Bk. IV, Chap. I 24. Literary Exaggerations (Yi-tseng). Bk. VIII. Chap. II 25. Lost Texts (Yi-wen). Bk. XX. Chap. II 26. The Knowledge of Truth (Chih-shih). Bk. XXVI. Chap. II 27. On Preeminence (Chcao-chi). Bk. XIII, Chap. III D. Folklore and Religion 28. Thoughts on Omens (Chih-jui). Bk XVII. Chap. I 29. Auguries Verified (Shih-ying). Bk. XVII, Chap. II 30. On the Rain Sacrifice (Ming-yü). Bk. XV, Chap. III 31. Gentle Drums (Shun-ku). Bk. XV, Chap. IV 32. A Last Word on Dragons (Luan-lung). Bk. XVI, Chap. I 33. The Tiger Trouble (Tsao-hu). Bk. XVI, Chap. II 34. Remarks on Insects (Sliang-clfung). Bk. XVI, Chap. III 35. Simplicity of Funerals (Po-tsang). Bk. XXIII, Chap. II 36. Four Things to be Avoided (Sse-hui). Bk. XXIII, Chap. III 37. False Charges against Time (Lan-shih). Bk. XXIII, Chap. IV 38. Slandering of Days (Chi-jih). Bk. XXIV, Chap. 1 39. Questions about the Year Star (Nan-sui). Bk. XXIV, Chap. IV 40. Criticisms on Certain Theories (Ch'i-shn). Bk. XXV, Chap. I Postscript Comparative Table of Contents Quotations Appendix I. The Theory of the Five Elements and the Classifications Based thereon Appendix II. The- Cycle of the Twelve Animals Appendix III. On Some Implements Mentioned by Wang Chrung I. Fans II. Chopsticks III. Burning Glasses und Moon Mirrors Index of Subjects Index of Proper Names Errata and Addenda to Vol. I