Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
Tao Ying raises an ethical dilemma: if Shun’s father murdered someone, justice must arrest him. Yet Shun would abandon his throne like worn sandals, secretly carry his father away, prioritizing filial piety without violating judicial impartiality.
Fan Chi asked about humaneness. The Master said, “It is to love others.”He then asked about wisdom. The Master said, “It is to know people.”Fan Chi did not fully grasp this. The Master added, “Raise the upright and place them above the crooked—this will cause the crooked to become upright.”After leaving, Fan Chi went…