On the Distinction "Yi" & "Li" of Confucianism and its Significance in Current Society

The distinction Yi(righteousness) Li(profit) of Confucianism is of great significance for Chinese history and reality.The so-called Ye Shi's Utilitarianism was actually misunderstood by latter scholars.Ye Shi and Zhu Xi's differences lie in the fact that Ye Shi emphasizes the unity of Yi Li,While Zhu Xi focuses on the conflict of Yi Li.However,their arguments are based on different historical contexts.In current society,either Yi over Li trend or Li over Yi trend should be reexamined and result from different standards of value.