In modern times, scholars of Confucianism have also highlighted the concept of “yi” in The Analects. It means doing what is ethically appropriate, rather than simply following what everyone does without knowing why “Yi” … ethically appropriate action.
So Confucian values focus on cultivating good relationships with the recognition that we are all interdependent members of society.and of course the role of the individual within society remains an important part of this tradition. Can one decide for oneself which moral principles to follow, or just try to follow society?