Explore how loyalty, duty, and education shaped Japanese morality from samurai tales to modern life.
Delve into a historical perspective on how education, national identity, and sacred duties formed the ethical map of Japan. The book examines how loyalty was taught, tested, and celebrated across eras, from early samurai schools to contemporary society.
Through key stories, myths, and reform-era ideas, this edition traces the tension between personal conscience and public allegiance, and how ideas of honor, truth, and gender influenced everyday conduct. It offers a lens on how religion, philosophy, and cultural practice converged to guide behavior and national character.
Ideal for readers of history, philosophy, and East Asian studies seeking a concise, accessible account of Japan’s moral evolution.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the ethical and intellectual history of Japan by examining an eclectic range of social, cultural, and religious influences. Beginning with the country's seclusionist past, the author traces the unique development of Japanese morality, Bushido, and its impact on the national psyche. The text also delves into the influence of Confucianism and Buddhism on Japanese society, as well as the rise of Christianity. The author argues that the blending of these diverse ideologies has resulted in a complex and nuanced moral landscape, characterized by a tension between loyalty, individualism, and universal values. The book provides a fascinating insight into the intersection of tradition, religion, and modernity, and will appeal to anyone interested in Japanese history, culture, and thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330069936_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330069936
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330069936
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)