Studies in the Intellectual History of Tokugawa Japan offers an in-depth exploration of the major intellectual trends, scholarly movements, and philosophical debates that shaped Japan during the Tokugawa period (1600–1868). The book examines the development of Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, Kokugaku (nativist studies), and other schools of thought that influenced political ideology, social e…
A seminal study that analyzes the intellectual foundations, patterns of thought, and political behavior that shaped modern Japanese politics. Maruyama examines how the legacy of feudalism, traditional power structures, and hierarchical norms influenced Japan’s political development before and after World War II. The book explores the relationship between ideology, political institutions, and …