The most significant Chinese philosopher mentioned in the passage is:
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- Tung-chin.
- I. Ching.
- Buddha.
- None of the above.
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
While Confucian philosophy plays a central role in the Restoration’s ideology, the passage does not explicitly mention the names of individual philosophers like Confucius or any of the options listed.
Option (a) Tung-chin — refers to the period of the Restoration, not a philosopher.
Option (b) I. Ching — the “I Ching” is an ancient Chinese text, not an individual philosopher, and it is not mentioned in the passage.
Option (c) Buddha — Buddhism is not discussed in the passage at all.
Therefore, since none of the given names represent philosophers explicitly mentioned in the passage, the correct choice is (d) None of the above.
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