PART I.
Reading edition
THE DESIRES—THE AFFECTIONS—AND SELF-LOVE.
SECTION I.
THE DESIRES36
1. Desire of the Animal Propensities37
2. Desire of Wealth—Avarice38
3. Desire of Power—Ambition39
4. Desire of Superiority—Emulation40
5. Desire of Society41
6. Desire of Esteem or Approbation42
7. Desire of Knowledge46
8. Desire of Moral Improvement47
— Desire of Action49
Importance of a Due Regulation of the Desires50
SECTION II.
THE AFFECTIONS53
I. Justice55
1. Justice to the Interests of others—Integrity59
2. Justice to the Freedom of Action of others59
3. Justice to the Reputation of others60
4. Justice in estimating the Conduct and Character of others61
5. Justice to the Opinions of others—Candour62
6. Justice to the Feelings of others63
7. Justice to the Moral Condition of others64
II. Compassion and Benevolence66
1. Benevolence towards the Distresses of others69
2. Benevolence towards the Reputation of others70
3. Benevolence towards the Character and Conduct of others,—including Forgiveness of Injuries71
4. Benevolence towards the Feelings of others71
5. Benevolence towards improving the Moral Condition of others73
III.Veracity74
1. The Love of Truth, in the Reception of it76
2. Veracity in delivering statements,—including Sincerity78
3. Truth of Purpose, or Correct fulfilment of Promises82
IV. Friendship, Love, and Gratitude83
V. Patriotism84
The Domestic Affections85
The Defensive Affections, Anger, Jealousy, Resentment89
Important Influence produced upon the Exercise of the Affections,
By Attention92
By Habit97
Feeling of Moral Approbation attached to the Exercise of the Affections100
Happiness arising from a due Exercise of the Affections;—Influence of Temper106
SECTION III.
SELF-LOVE110
Sense in which the term is employed111
Tendency of a true and Rational Self-love111
Morbid Exercise of it,—Selfishness116
Disinterested Conduct and Self-denial117