"highest good is like water. because water excels in benefiting the myriad creatures without contending with them and settles where none would like to be, it comes close to the way."
confucianism, daoism, or mohism?

Daoism or Taoism  

Explanation:

Daoism or Taoism is known as a philosophical/religious tradition that originated in China, which mostly emphasizes on living in conformity with the Tao. Here in this case, The Tao is referred as a fundamental notion taught in philosophical schools of China. Under this, it denotes the standard that is considered as the source, substance and pattern of everything which exists.

answer; /// i believe its(c) policymakers prioritize the various problems facing the state;

c: in the east might be the correct answer