The distinction lies in that Ye Shi placed the values inside objects, which obliterates the need of values to have a physical existence.

• 道的这种品格既维持着叶适价值诉求的崇高,同时,又使他坚定地认为,这种崇高的价值必须要以实有的形态呈显出实际效用,才能转换成真正的价值。