Which famous Chinese philosopher and scholar emphasised the importance of ethical values, family relationships and social harmony in his teachings?

Correct option is A

• Confucius was a philosopher and teacher who lived from 551 to 479 B.C.E.
• His thoughts on ethics, good behavior and moral character were written down by his disciples in several books, the most important being the Lunyu.
• Confucianism promotes ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life.

Incorrect options explanation:

• Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese politician, revolutionary, and political theorist who founded the People's Republic of China (PRC) and led the country from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976.
• Sun Tzu was a Chinese strategist who lived at roughly the same time as Confucius. The Art of War, Sun Tzu's famous book, consists of 13 chapters describing the basic military strategies that lead to victory. Sun Tzu was appointed general by King Ho-Lu during the Wu-Chu conflict.
• Laozi is the name of a legendary Daoist philosopher, the alternate title of the early Chinese text better known in the West as the Daodejing, and the moniker of a deity in the pantheon of organized “religious Daoism” that arose during the later Han dynasty (25-220 C.E.).