Yi (philosophy)


In Chinese philosophy, refers to righteousness, justice, morality, and meaning.

Confucianism

In Confucianism, involves a moral disposition to do good, and also the intuition and sensibility to do so competently. represents moral acumen which goes beyond simple rule following, involving a balanced understanding of a situation, and the "creative insight" and decision-generating ability necessary to apply virtues properly and appropriately in a situation with no loss of sight of the total good.
resonates with Confucian philosophy's orientation towards the cultivation of benevolence () and ritual propriety ().
In application, is a "complex principle" which includes:
  1. skill in crafting actions which have moral fitness according to a given concrete situation
  2. the wise recognition of such fitness
  3. the intrinsic satisfaction that comes from that recognition

Daoism

The Zhuangzi discusses the relationship between and .