I Mohism confucianism Confucius: moral life/being ren is desirable for its own sake Mozi moral life is desirable for the benefits it brings. Even his doctrine of the will of Tian is colored by this utilitarian principle.I. Mohism & Confucianism ◼ Confucius: moral life/ being ren is desirable for its own sake. ◼ Mozi: moral life is desirable for the benefits it brings. Even his doctrine of the will of Tian is colored by this utilitarian principle