Overview

Nakae Toju bunshu is a collection of writings by Nakae Toju (1608-1648), a prominent Japanese Confucian philosopher of the early Edo period. Toju is considered the founder of the Wang Yangming school of Neo-Confucianism in Japan, emphasizing the importance of intuitive knowledge and the unity of knowledge and action. This volume provides valuable insights into his philosophical system, ethical teachings, and his profound influence on Japanese thought. A significant historical document for understanding the intellectual landscape of 17th-century Japan, â€œNakae Toju bunshuâ€ remains an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and the development of Confucianism in Japan.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.