I Mohism confucianism If the mohist doctrine were adopted the whole confucian system would be destroyed from its very foundation a Thus, mencius attacked mohism mercilessly MenciUs 3A.5, 3B.9) The mohist challenged the Confucians not only in theory but also in actual practices.I. Mohism & Confucianism ◼ If the Mohist doctrine were adopted, the whole Confucian system would be destroyed from its very foundation. ◼ Thus, Mencius attacked Mohism mercilessly (Mencius 3A.5, 3B.9) ◼ The Mohist challenged the Confucians not only in theory, but also in actual practices