Which scholar, known by the pen name Dasan, was a leading figure of the Silhak reform school in the late Joseon period?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Jeong Yak-yong
- Step 1: Silhak scholars advocated practical learning. Step 2. Dasan wrote on government, land reform and engineering. Answer: Jeong Yak-yong. Why not the others: Yi Hwang, Yi I and Heo Jun were not Silhak reformers of this type.
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