Marxism and the Study of Greco-Roman History in Japan
Marxism has had a lasting impact on studies of Greco-Roman history in Japan.In the 1920s,some progressive Japanese historians began to apply Marxism to the study of Greco-Roman history.After World War Ⅱ,a trend of Marxist historiography emerged in Japan.Japanese Scholars of Greco-Roman history,such as Hidemichi Ohta,Masaoki Doi,and Tōru Yuge,have put forward a series of innovative theories on issues such as ancient class struggle,the nature of ancient Greek and Roman society,and the transformation of social forms in ancient Western Europe.After the 1980s,traditional Marxist historiography studies faced challenges,but Japanese scholars began to study specific issues under the guidance of historical materialism.As such,Marxism was transformed into a research method in the study of Greco-Roman history in Japan.Over the past century,the enduring influence of Marxism on the study of ancient Greek and Roman history in Japan reflects the progressive enthusiasm and open-mindedness of Japanese scholars.This development is the embodiment of the scientific nature and significant guiding value of Marxism itself.
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