A core belief in the need to force people to behave properly through the use of restrictive regulations was the foundation of the philosophy of a. Confucianism. b. Daoism. c. Legalism. d. Tangism. e. Huangism.

c. Legalism.

Explanation:

One [philosophy in Chinese society that believes in the forced attempts to change people to act properly through the use of restrictive regulations is known as legalism. This philosophy believes in the need for the people to be confined with some rules so as to benefit the society. It puts the need for order as superior above any other human concerns.

Improvement of the human situation with the help of examples or education or even moral values is useless for the legalists who believe in the need for a strong government and the implication of strict laws and regulations.