O pensamento no período Edo (1603-1868)

Abstract

In an attempt to define (neo)confucianist ideas which are known to permeate Edo period, this essay deals with Confucianist Studies (Jugaku), Classic Studies (Kogaku)，Vernacular Studies {Kokugaku) and Heart Studies (Shingaku), with no discrimination between philosophy and religion, but aware of the diversity of approaches in different historical moments and social classes, as well as of those ideas transformation processed in Japan. It is analised mainly the giri-ninjô (obligation-human feelings) conflict, which is so abundant in literary pieces of the time and in the society as a whole, under the essay conclusions point of view.