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Bushido: The Spirit of the Samurai

By Inazo Nitobe

Book information

Publisher
Shambhala
Year
2005
ISBN
1590302907, 9781590302903
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
863 kB (884169 bytes)
Series
Shambhala Library
Edition
1st
Pages
145\0
Time added
2018-03-17 00:03:43
Japan;Asia;History;Martial Arts;Individual Sports;

Description

There are eight virtues of Bushido, the code of the samurai: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty, and self-control. These virtues comprise the essence of Japanese cultural beliefs, which are still present today. Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's most respected scholars, explores the ethical code of the samurai and contextualizes it within Japan's traditions of Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism. He then compares and contrasts Eastern values with those present in Western societies. Written in English and first published in 1905, this classic introduction to Japan's samurai culture has been a best-seller for decades. Focus on Asian Studies says it is "a must for an understanding of the soul of Japan."

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