What Is Japanese Morality? (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Scherer, James Augustin Brown

 
9781330069936: What Is Japanese Morality? (Classic Reprint)

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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.

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Greatest of world-powers;' only the Eng lish, Russia's traditional foes, were wise enough to pay some slight attention to Japan. These wrought a nominal alli ance with the little people who had brandished for a day the Regent's Sword in Russia's face. Meanwhile, the Japa.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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"Shall a nation be born in a day?" The ancient Hebrew prophet asked this question with a strong inflection of doubt, but the marvel of modern Japan has seemed to answer, Yes! Contrast Japan with Russia. Two centuries ago, when the Colossus of the North began that determined southward advance to find an outlet for vast Siberian possessions in unfrozen southern seas, Japan lay in the limbo of oblivion. Russian diplomacy concerned itself with obstacles that were really worth while. China was hoodwinked and muzzled; Europe was held in sullen silence by a terrifying show of power; but Japan was ignored so completely as to argue itself unknown.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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