日本における「支那」「満蒙」民族調査研究 : 民族性格をめぐって

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This paper aims to descrive and consider several Japanese articles about the ethnic characteristics and thought patterns of Chinese in the 1930's. The paper involves a review of the the literature on the subject. First, I analyzed two translations, one is by a Chinese cultural critic, Lin Yutang. The other is by a German psychologist, Victor Frene. Lin's study was generally regarded as proper. But it has been criticized for its failure to grasp the nature of Chinese resistance to Japan. Frene's argument was significant in establishing harmonious relationships between Japan and Chaina. He called the attention of Japanese leaders to their attitudes toward Chinese traits. No critics had previously taken notice of this suggestion. Next, I regarded three studies by Japanese psychologist: Kohtaro Ohtani, Thoru Watanabe and Toshitake Amano. I have introduced their views on the matter, examining their methodologies and outcomes. The views of Watanabe tend toward ethnocentrism. Amano had difficulty reconciling realistic research with his views of the ethnic group. In conclusion, psychological reseach on this theme was limited in those days.
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