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The origin and development of the moral ideas

THE REGARD FOR TRUTH AND GOOD FAITH

Project Gutenberg EPUB3 edition Westermarck, Edward
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Definition of lying, p. 72.—Of good faith, ibid.—The regard for truth and good faith among uncivilised races, pp. 72–88.—Foreigners visiting a savage tribe apt to underrate its veracity, pp. 86–88.—The regard for truth varies according as the person concerned is a foreigner or a tribesman, p. 87 sq.—The regard for truth and good faith among the Chinese, p. 88 sq.—Among the Japanese, Burmese, and Siamese, p. 89.—Among the Hindus, pp. 89–92.—In Buddhism, p. 92.—Among the ancient Persians, p. 93 sq.—Among Muhammedan peoples, p. 94.—In ancient Greece, pp. 94–96.—In ancient Rome, p. 96.—Among the ancient Scandinavians, p. 96 sq.—Among the ancient Irish, p. 97.—Among the ancient Hebrews, pp. 97–99.—In Christianity, pp. 99–101.—In the code of Chivalry, p. 101 sq.—In the Middle Ages and later, p. 102 sq.—In modern Europe, pp. 103–106.—The views of philosophers, ibid.—Deceit in the relations between different states, in peace and war, pp. 106–108.

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THE RIGHT OF PROPERTY (concluded) THE REGARD FOR TRUTH AND GOOD FAITH (concluded)