Which of the following accurately describes Confucius's teaching?
A) Confucius believed that government work corrupted scholars,preventing them from establishing themselves as moral spokespersons who were removed from political activity.
B) Confucius believed that strong,coercive laws and punishments were needed to maintain moral order in society.
C) Confucius set forth a new moral framework stressing correct performance of ritual,responsibility,loyalty to the family,and perfection of moral character.
D) Confucius only accepted individuals of noble background as his students,as he believed that peasants were too crude for moral contemplation.

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Confucius emphasized the importance of correct performance of ritual, responsibility, loyalty to the family, and the perfection of moral character as the foundation of a just and peaceful society. He believed in the importance of education, but did not exclude individuals based on social class.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes Confucius's Teaching