SECTION II.

THE AFFECTIONS 53

I. JUSTICE 55

1. Justice to the Interests of others—Integrity 59

2. Justice to the Freedom of Action of others 59

3. Justice to the Reputation of others 60

4. Justice in estimating the Conduct and Character of others 61

5. Justice to the Opinions of others—Candour 62

6. Justice to the Feelings of others 63

7. Justice to the Moral Condition of others 64

II. COMPASSION AND BENEVOLENCE 66

1. Benevolence towards the Distresses of others 69

2. Benevolence towards the Reputation of others 70

3. Benevolence towards the Character and Conduct of others,—including Forgiveness of Injuries 71

4. Benevolence towards the Feelings of others 71

5. Benevolence towards improving the Moral Condition of others 73

III. VERACITY 74

1. The Love of Truth, in the Reception of it 76

2. Veracity in delivering statements,—including Sincerity 78

3. Truth of Purpose, or Correct fulfilment of Promises 82

IV. FRIENDSHIP, LOVE, AND GRATITUDE 83

V. PATRIOTISM 84

THE DOMESTIC AFFECTIONS 85

THE DEFENSIVE AFFECTIONS, ANGER, JEALOUSY, RESENTMENT 89

Important Influence produced upon the Exercise of the Affections,

By Attention 92

By Habit 97

Feeling of Moral Approbation attached to the Exercise of the Affections 100

Happiness arising from a due Exercise of the Affections;—Influence of Temper 106