시부사와 에이이치의 성공학 - 『논어와 주판』의 ‘지(智), 정(情), 의(意)’와 성공학의 연계성을 중심으로 -

Abstract

Shibusawa Eichi, known as the father of capitalism in Japan had a great influence on Japanese modernization. He worked to improve the blind spots that were marginalized in Japanese society including children, welfare, and women as well as Japanese economy. He also dedicated himself to the international community. In 1926 and 1927, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. In addition, his image will be featured on the new 10,000 yen bill from 2024. Throughout his whole life, he was the one who put his nation and people first, emphasizing right principles and morality. He always insisted on the so-called "moral and economic unity" in which morality and economy must be balanced like a cartwheel. In the book『The analects of Confucius and abacus』, he stressed that "wealth" should be built on the right principles and morality, and the wealth would be sustainable for long. 『The analects of Confucius and abacus』 is a both moral and economic text, but there are many success stories that can help people succeed in life. This research is a process of theoretically establishing and examining various themes on success that he speaks in one place. I hope that his philosophy in 『The analects of Confucius and Abacus』 will be an opportunity to build a consensus among many people through this study.