等贵贱均贫富,损有余补不足——中国制度中的平等观念(英)

Publisher's Notes
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One The Equalization Between the Noble and the Lowly
Rule of Law: Everyone Is Equal Before the Law
I. Never Bend the Law for Personal Profit or Responsibility Evasion
II. Zhang Shizhi Treats the Accused Equally
III. Li Li Practices What He Preaches
IV. Considering the Varying Needs of Different People in Policymaking
Talent: Judging People by Capability and Virtue Instead of Origin
I. Appointing People on Merit
II. Following No Set Pattern to Treat Worthy Men with Courtesy
III. Monarchs Humbly Seeking Talent
IV. Division of Work and the Unity of Rights and Obligations
Chapter Two Balancing Wealth Distribution
Enriching the People: Benefiting the People Through Good Governance and Controlling State Expenditure with Regulations
I. Agriculture as the Foundation for Accumulating the State Wealth
II. Valuing Cereals and Reducing Taxes as a Way to Enrich the People
III. Officials Not to Compete with Civilians for Interests
IV. Streamlining the Government to Reduce Burdens on Civilians
Empathizing with the People: Supporting the People Who Are More Important Than the Ruler
I. Sharing Weal and Woe of the People
II. Putting the Civilians' Interests First and Helping the Impoverished
Chapter Three Diminishing Superabundance and Supplementing Deficiency
Rule of Virtue: Only Those Following the Way Benefit Others at the Expense of Their Own Interests
I. Sagacious Rulers' Rule of Virtue to Benefit Civilians
II. Reducing Gorgeous Decorations to Benefit Civilians
Universal Peace: Action with No Self-assertion and Arrogance
I. Benevolent Rulers Benefiting Civilians While Curbing Their Own Desires Have No Enemy
II. Capable But Modest Gentlemen Win over People
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