INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS
1. Student's full name: TruongGreat Victory2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: 21/5/2002
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes in the training process:
Decision No. 9028/QD-XHNV dated December 23, 2025
Decision No. 3371/QD-XHNV dated June 25, 2026
7. Thesis title:ResearchAncient meaning of the Analectsby Itō Jinsai伊藤仁齋(Japan)
8. Specialization: Sino-Vietnamese Studies Code:8220104
9. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Le Phuong Duy Affiliation: Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of the thesis results:
Itō Jinsai伊藤仁齋He was a Confucian scholar of the Edo period in Japan who abandoned Zhu Xi's teachings to return to the "ancient doctrines" that he considered correct and valued absolutely.AnalectsandMenciusHe founded the Ancient School of Thought, contributing to the weakening of Zhu Xi's position in Japan. (Compiled)Ancient meaning of the Analects 論語古義to explain and restore the original meaning ofAnalects.
The thesis has utilized the workAncient meaning of the AnalectsThe manuscript from the 12th year of the Bunsei era (1829), currently stored at the Waseda University Online Library (Japan), has the following code:ロ12 03105, comprising 04 volumes, serves as the main research subject.
ThroughAncient meaning of the AnalectsItō Jinsai demonstrated a relatively unique system of Confucian thought. Regarding "the Way" (Dao), it must be based on the daily human relationships (the Way within customs and traditions), not separate from real life. Regarding "morality and self-cultivation," it emphasizes the practice of "benevolence" (Ren), adherence to "propriety" (Li), striving towards the model of "gentleman," while also focusing on "methods of self-cultivation" suitable for each individual. Regarding "politics," it is expressed through the emphasis on "rectification of names" and the practice of "royal conduct." Regarding "learning," it emphasizes the "spirit of learning" and "methods of learning," valuing continuous training and the ability to self-improve one's character.
11. Practical applications:Studying the history of interpretation of East Asian Confucian classics, particularly Japanese Confucianism during the Tokugawa period, is a relatively new direction in the study of East Asian Confucianism in Vietnam, helping to broaden the scope of Confucian research beyond familiar areas.
12. Future research directions: Research on East Asian Confucianism and the Classical School of Japanese Studies in Vietnam.
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Truong Dai Thang 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: 21/5/2002 4. Place of birth: HanoiVietnam
5. Admission decision number: 5626/QD-XHNV Dated December 29, 2023
6. Changes in academic process: Expand(December 29, 2026)
No. 9028/QD-XHNV dated December 23, 2025
No. 3371/QD-XHNV dated June 25, 2026
7. Official thesis title: ResearchRongo-kogiof Itō Jinsai伊藤仁齋(Japan)
8. Major: Sino-Nom 9. Code:8220104
10. Supervisors: PhD. Le Phuong Duy,
Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities – VNU Hanoi
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Itō Jinsai伊藤仁齋was a Confucian scholar of Edo-period Japan who abandoned Zhu Xi orthodoxy in favor of what he considered as the “Ancient Meaning” (Kogigaku).He placed absolute emphasis on theAnalectsand theMencius, founded the Kogigaku school, and contributed to weakening the dominant position of Zhu Xi Learning in Japan. He also compiled theRongo-kogi 論語古義with the aim of annotating and restoring the original meaning of theAnalects.
This thesis utilizes as its primary source the Bunsei 12 (1829) edition of theRongo-kogicurrently preserved in the Waseda University Library, Japan under the call numberロ12 03105, consisting of four volumes.
Through theRongo-kogi, Jinsai articulates a distinctive Confucian intellectual system.Asking the"KnifeWay, he situates it within ordinary human relations and everyday life (the Way in common practice), rather than separating it from lived reality. In terms of “Morality and Self-cultivation,” he emphasizes the practice of"Ren”(Benevolence), adherence to"Li”(Propriety), and the ideal of the “Junzi” (Gentleman), while also stressing individualized methods of self-cultivation. His"mental”thought highlights the importance of"Zhengming" (the Rectification of Names)and"Wang dao(Kingly Way). In"Lwinning”, he emphasizes both the spirit and methods of learning, valuing continuous self-discipline and the individual's capacity for moral self-perfection.
12. Practical applicability, if any:The study of the hermeneutical history of Confucian classics in East Asia, particularly Japanese Confucianism during the Tokugawa period, represents a relatively new direction in Vietnam's scholarship on classical studies, contributing to an expansion of research beyond its traditionally familiar scope.
13. Further research directions, if any:Research on East Asian Confucianism and the Ancient Learning School (Japan) in Vietnam.
14. Thesis-related publications: No
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