Neo-Confucianism is a political ideology that emerged in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) as a response to the ideas of Buddhism and Daoism. It is a revival and reinterpretation of the ancient Confucian philosophy, which emphasizes moral and ethical conduct, respect for authority, and the importance of education. Neo-Confucianism, however, goes beyond these traditional Confucian values by incorporating metaphysical and cosmological elements, largely influenced by Buddhism and Daoism.
