intellect, emotion, and volition
A technical term in philosophy and psychology referring to the three traditional faculties of the mind: intellect (知), emotion (情), and volition (意). Often used in discussions of human nature, education, or mental functions.
The goal of education is to cultivate a person with a balance of intellect, emotion, and volition.
In psychology, intellect, emotion, and volition are treated as the basic mental functions of humans.
Compound of 知 (chi, 'intellect'), 情 (jō, 'emotion'), and 意 (i, 'volition'). The reading ちじょうい reflects the on'yomi of each kanji. The term is a modern coinage used in academic contexts.