『논어』에 대한 경영학적 해석 - 시부사와 에이치의『논어와 주판』을 중심으로

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the analects of Confucius and abacus of Shibusawa Eichi who is named the father of Japanese capitalism. He payed attention to the analects of Confucius in order to eradicate a disease of the Japanese capitalism. He saidt that the heart of Confucius thought is the unity of moral and profit, publish benefit and private profit. He thought that the unity of moral and profit is the clue and key to solve the ills of Japanese society fell into a spiritual panic. There is two key points to what he says. First, a legitimate wealth is not the object of taboo but that of pursuit. Second, the goal of commercial transaction is not extension of personal happiness but the increase of national wealth. Nationalism and totalitarianism of East Asia are greatly influenced by Shibusawa Eichi.