What does the concept of justice and benefit mean?

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

On the concept of justice and benefit, traditional Confucian masters have made relevant remarks. For example, Confucius once said: "A gentleman is righteous and a villain is beneficial." ; Mencius also said: the benefits of injustice "have scruples"; I am not even afraid of death before justice, and I will not 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 profit and valuing benefit over righteousness in business. A good view of justice and benefit is usually based on emphasizing justice over benefit, creating value for the general public and grabbing less material wealth; The distorted view of justice and benefit is embodied in money worship, even ignoring morality and trampling on honesty.

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 that China ancient people respected.