A Comprehensive History of Chinese Education (Volume 2)

Author: Mao Lirui Shen Guanqun
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Publish Date: 2005-10-26
Features: This book is the second volume of the series, covering education during the Qin, Han, Wei-Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and the Sui-Tang periods. It focuses on the formation, establishment, and development of educational policies, systems, and thought in feudal society. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the significant shift in educational policies from the Qin to the Han dynasty, the establishment and implementation of the "exclusive respect for Confucianism" educational policy, revealing the fundamental characteristics and developmental patterns of feudal education. Special attention is given to the discussion of ancient science and technology education, cultural and educational exchanges between China and foreign countries, as well as among different ethnic groups, placing them in prominent positions to warrant sufficient emphasis. The book also enriches the historical records of education during the Wei-Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties periods, highlighting their distinctive features and acknowledging their historical role in "following the Han and opening the Tang." In addition to the historically recognized famous educators, it includes additional important figures such as Yang Xiong, Zheng Xuan, Yan Zhipu, Fu Xuan, Wang Tong, and Kong Yingda, conducting in-depth research and providing objective evaluations of their educational activities and thought.