Han dynasty
The Han promoted Confucianism while
tolerating other schools. The Imperial Academy
(Taixue) taught Confucianism, while Hongdu
Gate School (Hongdu Menxue), the first art
school, included other fields.
The Chaju System (Inspection and
Recommendation) passively chose officials,
later replaced by the Imperial Examination
(Keju).
Dong Zhongshu promoted Confucianism, while
Wang Chong promoted critical thought. (2 Jan 207 Jahr v. Chr. – 1 Jan 220 Jahr)