Education In Ancient China

Abstract

This research paper examines the education system in ancient China and the influence of Confucian teachings on it. The system was mainly designed to instil integrity, administrative skill, and cultural continuity among the Chinese people. It examines the rise of a hundred schools of thought during the Zhou dynasty and the contributions of many philosophers to ideas about governing society and educating its citizens, with the intention of maintaining peace and harmony within the Chinese state and society. During this period, Confucius, one of the most influential philosophers, introduced his ideas, which gradually gained popularity and came to underpin the Chinese education system across nearly all dynasties.

Scientific Novelty:

The purpose of this study is to examine the structure, values, and development of the education system in China. It explores educational practices in China and how philosophy has become a crucial component of the country's education system. It also analyses how traditional Chinese education determined the development of Chinese history.

Conclusions: This paper finds that philosophical thought is an integral part of the Chinese education system. Additionally, the ancient Chinese approach to education was to endure the influence of knowledge ethics and to shape Chinese youths and society.