The Enquiry into the Good

"The Enquiry into the Good" is a philosophical work by Nishida Kitaro that explores the nature of value and what constitutes true goodness. He argues that understanding the good is not about external rules or moral codes but about realizing an integrated, experiential awareness where one's individual self and the world are interconnected. Nishida emphasizes that true goodness involves a harmonious flow between subjective inner experience and the objective reality, leading to ethical actions rooted in this unity. Ultimately, the work encourages a reflective pursuit of wisdom where moral clarity emerges from the direct, lived experience of the good.