Desmond believes that moral conduct should be viewed in the context of social and societal relationships. He values benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trustworthiness, and loyalty. Which philosophical system does Desmond most likely embody?
A) Aristotelian virtue theory
B) utilitarianism
C) Confucian virtue theory
D) justice

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The pursuit of individual virtues constitutes moral action and virtuous action. Confucius saw many virtues as important, but five stood out in his teaching and have retained their importance over time: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness.

Desmond Believes That Moral Conduct Should Be Viewed in the Context