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Confucius

Chinese philosopher, cited as an example of moral and social teaching across civilizations.

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First appearance: ii differences in civilization to what due

Confucius shows up with force in II: Inferences from Facts. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as an example of a family line that, despite high esteem and lack of prudential checks, did not multiply at the Malthusian rate.
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In II: Inferences from Facts: Mentioned as an example of a family line that, despite high esteem and lack of prudential checks, did not multiply at the Malthusian rate. Later, in How Modern Civilization May Decline:…

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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