Yi

Short description: Concept in Confucianism

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In Chinese philosophy, yi (simplified Chinese: 义; traditional Chinese: 義; pinyin: yì) refers to righteousness, justice, morality, and meaning.

## Contents

* 1 Confucianism
* 2 Daoism
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 5 Bibliography

## Confucianism

In Confucianism, yi involves a moral disposition to do good, and also the intuition and sensibility to do so competently.[1][2] Yi 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.[2]

Yi resonates with Confucian philosophy's orientation towards the cultivation of benevolence (ren) and ritual propriety (li).

In application, yi is a "complex principle" which includes:[2]

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 yi (righteousness) and de (virtue). [3]

## See also

* De (Chinese)
* Moral character

## References

1. ↑ Archie (2000).
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cheng (1972), p. 271.
3. ↑ Watson (1968), pp. 105–6.

## Bibliography

* Archie, Lee C. (30 October 2000). "The Main Concepts of Confucianism". Lander University. http://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/main.html.
* Cheng, Chung-ying (July 1972), "On yi as a universal principle of specific application in Confucian morality", Philosophy East and West 22 (3): 269–280, doi:10.2307/1397676
* Watson, Burton (1968). The complete works of Chuang Tzu.. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 9780231031479.

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Concepts|

* Dào: Way
* Dé: Virtue
* Fǎ: Model
* Jiān ài: Universal Love
* Jing: Reverence
* Jìngzuo: Meditation
* Lĭ: Ritual propriety
* Li: Law
* Mìng: Mandate or fate
* Qì: Energy
* Qing: Essence
* Rén: Humaneness
* Shén: Spirit
* Si: Reflection
* Tǐ: Substance
* Tiān: Divine force
* Wú wéi: Nonaction
* Xiào: Filial piety
* Xin: Disposition or intuition
* Xing: Human nature
* Yì: Righteousness
* Yīnyáng: Interdependent opposites
* Yòng: Function
* Zhèngmíng: Rectification of names
* Zhì: Intention or will; Wisdom or cleverness
* Zìrán: Self-so or natural

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