《General History of China》E23
Classics of the Two Han Dynasties
Confucian classics refers to the ancient Chinese science of studying Confucian classics and elucidating their meaning.In his later years, Confucius compiled and organized some traditional documents, forming the 《Poetry》,《Shu》,《Li》,《Yi》,《Yue》,《Spring and Autumn》-The Six Classics, these six classics are recognized as treasures.After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to the throne, he implemented the proposal of deposing all schools of thought and respecting Confucianism alone, which made Confucianism flourish and develop day by day.Confucian classics in the Han Dynasty were divided into ancient classics and modern classics. In the process of studying, scholars formed two schools of thought. Later, they argued with each other, penetrated and integrated each other, and initially realized the unification of classics.The Han Dynasty was the most prosperous and prosperous period for the development of Confucian classics. During this process, Confucian scholars made the thoughts of Confucian classics deeply penetrate into ordinary people through the process of elaborating and developing Confucian classics.
