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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two major principles that Confucius focused and part of Confucianism are
A
Ren (concern for others) and Di (Do not steal or lie)
B
Ren (concern for others) and Ye (stand for truth)
C
Ren (concern for others) and Li (appropriate behavior)
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Li is the outward expression of Confucian ideals, while ren is both the inward and outward expressions of those same ideals. According to Hopfe and Woodward: “Basically, li seems to mean ‘the course of life as it is intended to go’. Li also has religious and social connotations.

Detailed explanation-2: -ren, (Chinese: “humanity, ‘’ “humaneness, ‘’ “goodness, ‘’ “benevolence, ‘’ or “love”) Wade-Giles romanization jen, the foundational virtue of Confucianism. It characterizes the bearing and behaviour that a paradigmatic human being exhibits in order to promote a flourishing human community.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism is based on two basic principles called ren and li.

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