Definition of 道学 (どうがく)
どうがく
道学
どうがく
dougaku
noun
1.
ethics, moral philosophy
2.
(the study of) Confucianism (esp. neo-Confucianism)
3.
(the study of) Taoism
4.
Edo-period popularized blend of Buddhist, Shinto and Confucian ethical teachings (popularised)
See also:石門心学
Related Kanji
道 | road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings |
学 | study, learning, science |