The Song Dynasty
The Song refined Tang education with reforms.
Three expansions strengthened state education
and broadened learning access. Private
academies (Shuyuan) spread Neo-
Confucianism and became research hubs. Zhu
Xi systematized it, stressing “Gewu Zhizhi”
(Investigating Things to Attain Knowledge) and
structured learning. His method promoted
gradual learning, deep reading, and reflection,
shaping Ming and Qing education. (1 ene 960 año – 1 ene 1279 año)