Idea of a Regional Order of East Asia from the Viewpoint of Hideoto Mouri’s East Asian Community Theory

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  • 毛里英於菟の「東亜協同体」論からみた東アジアの地域秩序構想
  • ケ リエイオ ト ノ 「 トウア キョウドウタイ 」 ロン カラ ミタ ヒガシアジア ノ チイキ チツジョ コウソウ

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<p>This paper examines the nature and role of the idea of a new order of East Asia based on the “East Asian community” theory of reformist bureaucrat Hideoto Mouri. While previous studies have emphasized the acquired nature of the new order as a rationale to justify the Sino–Japanese War, the present study clarifies the logical attributes of Mouri’s theory. The practical activities that Mouri conducted in accordance with his theory are also outlined. In addition, the nature and role of this theory, which Mouri attempted to apply in real life, are examined. Unlike general theories of international order, Mouri’s is not a theory of a federal organization that perceives nations as components; rather, it is an attempt to create an anthropomorphic organization wherein people living in a widespread region are united across national borders based on a universal philosophy, striving together as one toward achieving a goal as they transcend existing national and ethnic frameworks. Accordingly, the establishment of a universal philosophy that could be shared by Asian nations and ethnic groups became the most important aspect for the construction of a community; however, the war ended before the philosophy could be fully realized.</p>

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  • Ajia Keizai

    Ajia Keizai 61 (1), 2-34, 2020-03-15

    Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization

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