A Study on the Causes of Liberal Culture Policy in Song Dynasty

As a historical phenomenon, the liberal culture policy of the Song Dynasty was an outcome of multi - causes of the time. Firstly, it was a result of the pluralistic culture structure that the Song Dynasty inherited; Secondly, it was led to by the measure which the military were restrained and the scholars- officials were respected by the Song state. Thirdly, the concept and the pattern which monarch and scholar - officials shared a common state power freed scholar - officials in their mentality, restrained monarch's power, and safeguarded the liberal culture policy.