The concept of justice and benefit is a kind of economic ethics. The concept of justice and benefit, the righteous, "what is appropriate" is a specific ethical norm and moral principle, and it is the supreme morality in the hearts of Confucianism. Those who benefit, "people use it to benefit", and later generations refer to material benefits. How to treat the relationship between the two forms the concept of justice and benefit.

View of Justice and Benefit

Traditional Confucian masters have made relevant remarks about the view of justice and benefit. For example, Confucius once said, "A gentleman means righteousness, while a villain means profit." (The Analects of Confucius, Liren); Mencius also said: the benefits of injustice are "scrupulous"; I'm not even afraid of death in front of justice, and I won't be greedy for profits and avoid disasters. (

However, it should be noted that traditional Confucianism has its inherent class limitations, so its thoughts will also have a certain class color.

in contemporary society, the concept of justice and benefit is often manifested in the phenomenon of valuing justice over benefit and valuing benefit over justice in business. A good view of justice and benefit is usually based on emphasizing justice over benefit, creating value for the general public and drawing less material wealth; The distorted view of justice and benefit is embodied in money worship, even ignoring morality and trampling on integrity.

in China's traditional virtues, the correct concept of justice and benefit occupies a high position, which is the ultimate pursuit of being a man and doing business, which was highly praised by the ancient people in China.