英文摘要 |
In recent years, it seems to be a trend for scholars to reevaluate the Edo period while exploring the process of Japan's modernization, and most of the studies are mainly concerned about its politics, economy, culture and urban planning. This paper, however, focuses on the education circumstances of the Edo era. The research takes Kangien that was founded by Hirose Tanso, a Confucian, as example to study private academy for commoners during the Edoera. It discusses various interpretations of the name of private academy done by other researchers, alongside the charm of Kangien in education. In addition, the role of Kangien in commoners’ education and the significance of Kangien in modern society areexamined. Through the analysis, the author proposes a viewpoint that was neglected by previous studies and suggests an insight distinguished from other papers. When the definition and the role of Kangien are fixed, the issues not discussed in this paper are to be further examined in future research projects. |