Two Mencian political notions in Tokugawa Japan. (rebellion and martyrdom; 1603-1867)

From: Philosophy East and West | Date: April 1, 1997| Author: Tucker, John Allen | Copyright information

Mencian views on rebellion and political martyrdom became important topics of discussion during the Tokugawa period in Japan (1603-1867). Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa samurai regime, consulted Confucian scholars concerning the legitimacy of eliminating Toyotomi loyalists who were potential sources of rebellion against the Tokugawa. Some scholars used Mencian ideas to support the Tokugawa, while others argued against both Mencius and the Tokugawa. In addition, there were those who ...

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