Rujia

Please note: This article is about the tenet of Humaneness in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Ren (disambiguation).

Please note: This article is about the tenet of Ritualism in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Li (disambiguation).

Please note: This article is about the tenet of Integrity in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Xin (disambiguation).

Please note: This article is about the tenet of Filial Piety in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Xiao (disambiguation).

The Rujia philosophy was a cohesive system of values developed by a class of thinkers who emerged in the Yobanjin city of Zhongshi. Embraced by anyone regardless of social status, it was particularly admired among tribal leaders.

Tenets

Rujia system encompassed eight central values which were considered a core part of Yobanjin cultural identity:

• Ren (Humaneness): each and every one of the Yobanjin was a human being.
• Yi (Righteousness): to do good was everyone's responsibility.
• Li (Ritualism): all actions should follow proper rite and reason.
• Zhi (Knowledge): everyone needed to know the world to properly live in it.
• Xin (Integrity): lies were rejected as a stain one one's soul, and all Yobanjin should speak the truth.
• Zhong (Loyalty): Yobanjin should dedicate to the tribe and its rightful ruler.
• Xiao (Filial Piety): meant respect for parental authority and proper behavior towards them.
• Jie (Continence): proper self-restraint in all matters was required.

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