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. (jan 2, 207 BC – jan 1, 220)
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jan 2, 207 BC
jan 1, 220
~ 427 years