Zhang Xuecheng and the Disputes Between Han Studies and Song Studies in Qing Dynasty

The Textology of Qing dynasty(1644-1911) opposed metaphysical ideology of Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism.They claimed to interpret Six Classics by textual exegesis and return to Han studies.It resulted in disputes between Han studies and Song studies in Qing Dynasty.Zhang Xuecheng agreed neither Song studies nor Han studies;his conception was to mediate contradiction between abstract principle and concrete event,and thus forming his idea of the comprehend truth by historical study.Zhang xuecheng’s academic insights transcended disputes between Han studies and Song studies,and forespeak diversity of academic development in mid-Qing Dynasty.