Confucianism

Situational Judgment

Yi requires wise judgment about what is right in each situation.

There is no single rule for all situations. Yi requires wisdom to discern what is right in particular circumstances. Rigid rule-following may violate yi; flexible judgment is required.

The exemplary person acts according to the demands of the situation.

Confucius, Analects

Yi requires practical wisdom, not just rule-following.

Analects