Analogy between First Truths, or Intuitive Principles of Belief, in Intellectual, and in Moral Science[11]
Classification of First Truths in Moral Science, as impressions arising out of each other, by an obvious chain of relations[16]
1. Perception of the nature and quality of actions, as just or unjust,—right
or wrong;—and a conviction of duties which a man owes to other men.
2. Conviction of the existence and attributes of a Great First Cause, and Moral Governor.
3. Conviction of Moral Responsibility.
4. Impression of Future Existence.
Importance of these convictions, as intuitive articles of belief[18]

THE PHILOSOPHY
OF THE MORAL FEELINGS.

Analysis of Man as a Moral Being[27]
I.The Desires—The Affections—and Self-love.
II.The Will.
III.The Moral Principle, or Conscience.
IV.The Moral relation of Man Towards the Deity.

PART I.

THE DESIRES—THE AFFECTIONS—AND SELF-LOVE.

SECTION I.

THE DESIRES[36]
1. Desire of the Animal Propensities[37]
2. Desire of Wealth—Avarice[38]
3. Desire of Power—Ambition[39]
4. Desire of Superiority—Emulation[40]
5. Desire of Society[41]
6. Desire of Esteem or Approbation[42]
7. Desire of Knowledge[46]
8. Desire of Moral Improvement[47]
— Desire of Action[49]
Importance of a Due Regulation of the Desires[50]