Research on Dong Zhongshu's Educational Thought

Author: Zhang Mingqi
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Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: Dong Zhongshu was a renowned educator during the Han Dynasty. He advocated the educational policies of "establishing Imperial Academies to educate the nation" and "suppressing the Hundred Schools of Thought, revering Confucianism alone," transforming pre-Qin Confucianism into Han Dynasty Neo-Confucianism. His ideas had a profound and extensive impact on the development of education and intellectual culture in China's feudal society. The book, adhering to the principle of selecting the essence and discarding the dross, comprehensively discusses and analyzes Dong Zhongshu's status and influence in the history of Chinese education from dimensions such as educational thought theory and educational practice. It presents the image of a great Confucian scholar and educator to the readers. The book is well-researched with substantial evidence, well-founded arguments, and strong scientific and readability, making it an important teaching reference for higher normal universities. It is also suitable for reading by a broad audience of literary and administrative workers and enthusiasts.