Chapter IV: Introduction: Lecture II

On the dispute in primitive history, and on the division of
the human race. 40

LECTURE III.

Of the Constitution of the Chinese Empire.--The moral
and political condition of China.--The character of Chinese
intellect and Chinese science. 86

LECTURE IV.

Of the Institutions of the Indians.--The Brahminical caste,
and the hereditary priesthood.--Of the doctrine of the
transmigration of souls, considered as the basis of Indian
life, and of Indian philosophy. 126

LECTURE V.

A comparative view of the intellectual character of the
four principal nations in the primitive world--the Indians,
the Chinese, the Egyptians, and the Hebrews;
next of the peculiar spirit and political relations of the
ancient Persians. 167

LECTURE VI.

Of the Hindoo Philosophy.--Dissertation on Languages.--Of
the peculiar political Constitution and Theocratic Government
of the Hebrews.--Of the Mosaic Genealogy of
Nations. 202

LECTURE VII.

General considerations upon the nature of man, regarded
in a historical point of view, and on the two-fold view
of history.--Of the ancient Pagan Mysteries.--Of the
universal Empire of Persia. 245

LECTURE VIII.

Variety of Grecian life and intellect.--State of education and of
the fine arts among the Greeks.--The origin of their philosophy and
natural science.--Their political degeneracy. 281

LECTURE IX.

Character of the Romans.--Sketch of their conquests.--On
strict law, and the law of equity in its application to
History, and according to the idea of divine justice.--Commencement
of the Christian dispensation. 318

ERRATUM.

At the 7th line from the top of page xxxviii (Life of Schlegel)
instead of "put forth by party spirit," read "put forth by ignorance
or party spirit."

PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY.

LECTURE I.