Although neo-Confucian scholars have invariably exaggerated the role and influence of the spiritual doctrine of Confucian philosophy in modern society, and therefore need to be negated and criticized; the actual existence of such influence is indeed beyond doubt. What does "the effect" mean in this passage? ['The possible influence of spiritual principles of Confucian philosophy on society.', 'Impact of Exaggeration on the Role of Confucian Philosophy.', 'The influence of neo-Confucian scholars on the development of human society.', 'Practical influences of Confucian philosophy in the past.']