‘National Studies’ in 20th Century East Asia: Reflections for an East Asian Perspective
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The present paper discusses the historical background of field known as “national studies國學” in Korea, China, and Japan. In Korea and China, interest in national studies as an established concept only began in modern history. In Japan, however, it was a subject of interest as early as the 17th century, only to be disregarded yet internalized as ideology in modern times. I discuss some of the reasons that necessitated the different experiences with “national studies” as a formal scholarly pursuit. Ultimately my goal is to consider the need for an “East Asian perspective” that goes beyond the borders of each country, in the context of the history of “national studies.”
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The present paper discusses the historical background of field known as “national studies國學” in Korea, China, and Japan. In Korea and China, interest in national studies as an established concept only began in modern history. In Japan, however, it was a subject of interest as early as the 17th century, only to be disregarded yet internalized as ideology in modern times. I discuss some of the reasons that necessitated the different experiences with “national studies” as a formal scholarly pursuit. Ultimately my goal is to consider the need for an “East Asian perspective” that goes beyond the borders of each country, in the context of the history of “national studies.”