A system based on education, morals and strictness in government and society.
Confucianism
Introduced by China and Korea in the Midieval period, shogun's embraced this philosophy to increase their control/authority.
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In the time of Tokugawa's reign, his shogun's ruled with care and kindness. In return the people were expected to be loyal and do the things they were supposed to do depending on their class in the hierarchical system.
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The importance of ancestors were bolded by the Shinto religion which was developed in Japan.
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Many writers of Japanese history recorded the importance of the past and long-held traditions.
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Schools were made to study based in questioning and observation. In doing so, after the Edo period Japan quickly understood Western technical, medical, and scientific knowledge.
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Bhuddism was introduced to Japan in the 6th century which meshed with confucian ideals.
Effects on Worldview of Edo Japan becasue of Confucianism:
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This system gives everyone a role in society and highlights the relations between human beings instead of relying on a higher power to take care of their needs.
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Confucianism makes people depend on the past more and it was made known that the past is important.
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This philosophy makes them use reasoning to solve problems and learn.