모토오리 노리나가(本居宣長)의 "죽음과 삶" -18세기 일본 및 동아시아 "지(知)의 배치"를 향한 시선을 통해- = The Interpretation of "Life and Death" in Motoori Norinaga`s Thought -In Relation to his Outlook upon "the Composition of Knowledge" in the 18th Century of Japan and East Asia-

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This paper aims to examine the nature of kokugaku, an idea advocated by Motoori Norinaga who played a key role in developing the principle of kokugaku in Edo period, especially focusing on its religious elements in detail. Motoori Norinaga is a well-known Japanese scholar who established the foundation for modern Japanese nationalistic ideas. Yet, his way of thinking and accomplishments do not necessarily garner a blanket reputation for being a pioneer in the academic circle. So-called kokugaku, which refers to the study of thought and spirits indigenous to Japanese society, tries to direct spotlight on a way leading to what Japan should be, centering on the analysis of classical literature in Japan such as Kojiki, which dates back to as far as712 and also known as the oldest extant masterpiece. Even though Norinaga adamantly rejects the ideas of both Buddhism and Confucianism, he sets his sight on what religions and thought in East Asia should be; above all, he tries to understand the relationship between life and death from a philosophical point of view. The established Shinto also cannot escape from his relativism and criticism. Relativism is one of the methods Norinaga employs to dig further into the core of religion and thought. Though turning down the belief of "Neo-Confucianism" that focuses on universality, he continues to stick to the potentiality of understanding "universal" humans while admiring superiority of Japan, which resulted in inconsistent views. However, his contrary stance ranging from relativism to absolute belief begs the question of comprehensive system of thought in East Asia in light of the argument as to "philosophy of life and death."

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