CHAPTER XXX. The Regard for Truth and Good Faith

THE REGARD FOR TRUTH AND GOOD FAITH

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.