How does Wang Yangming's thought relate to modern ethical decision-making?
My principle of 'extending innate knowledge' (致良知) remains profoundly relevant. In complex modern ethical dilemmas, where information is vast and choices are multifaceted, individuals can still look within to their fundamental moral intuition—that inherent sense of right and wrong. This innate knowledge, when cultivated and honestly applied, serves as a compass. True ethical decision-making, therefore, involves not just rational analysis but also the sincere, unified action that flows from a clear and recognized inner moral conviction.
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