Studies in Intellectual History of Tokugawa Japan

Focusing on the evolution of political thought during the Tokugawa period, the book examines how Sorai Confucianism and Norinaga Shintoism challenged the prevailing Chu Hsi Confucianism. Professor Maruyama highlights the philosophical shifts that fostered an environment conducive to modernization in Japan. By exploring these new schools of thought, the study reveals their significant impact on the intellectual landscape, paving the way for transformative ideas and practices that shaped Japan's modernization efforts.