Question

this question refers to this passage. the master said, \if the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame. if they be led by virtue, and uniformity sought to be given them by the rules of propriety, they will have the sense of shame, and moreover will become good.\ — confucius, the analects, ca. 479–221 b.c.e. the sentiments expressed in the excerpt above are best illustrated by which of the following tenets of confucianism? strict laws and governments are the way to achieve social order. order in society and government comes from looking toward the relationship between humans and nature. the only way to achieve social order is through the elimination of desire. order in society and government comes from the promotion of proper rituals and behavior.

Explanation:

Confucius emphasizes leading people by virtue and rules of propriety for a sense of shame and goodness, which aligns with promoting proper rituals and behavior for social - order. He contrasts this with leading by laws and punishments.

Answer:

Order in society and government comes from the promotion of proper rituals and behavior.