《明史·列传·卷一百七十》
柟受业于渭南薛敬之，承接河东薛蠧的学术思想。其学以探求道理付诸实践为主，在南京做官时，与湛若水、邹守益共同主持讲座。
柟受业渭南薛敬之，接河东薛瑄之传，学以穷理实践为主。官南都，与湛若水、邹守益共主讲席。
Nan studied with Xue Jingzhi of Weinan and inherited the academic ideology of Xue Huan of Hedong. His studies were mainly about seeking truth and putting it into practice. While being an official in Nanjing, he presided over lectures together with Zhan Ruoshui and Zou Shouyi.