In this week's discussion, I would like to discuss the concept and development of Li along with the Five Cardinal Relationships and Ren(Jen). I find it really interesting that at first the true meaning of Li was “sacrifice” from which this idea in relation to Confucianism became more of a way of holding sacrifices. Sacrifices became served in a specific way for it to be considered Li and overtime eventually became known as something similar to ceremonial code. When discussing Li the connection with the Five Cardinal Relationships which is said when these are combined it ensures a harmonious order of society would be maintained in life. With understanding that Li is basically a way of showing respect and following specific orders and the Five
