Bushido: The Soul of Japan

by Inazo Nitobe

Overview

This book on Bushido, a code of moral principles, is a notable contribution to the reconciliation and unity of the East and West, explaining and defining the chivalry which lies at the heart of the Japanese soul.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241472439
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/08/2021
Series:	Penguin Great Ideas
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,119,011
Product dimensions:	4.39(w) x 7.11(h) x 0.34(d)

About the Author

Inazo Nitobe (1862 - 1933) was a Japanese economist, diplomat and writer. He was a major actor in the League of Nations, and served in the Japanese parliament. His important work Bushido: The Soul of Japan is one of the best early explorations of Japanese culture and samurai ethics written in the English language.

Table of Contents

Bushido as an Ethical System 1

Sources of Bushido 7

Rectitude or Justice 14

Courage, the Spirit of Daring and Bearing 17

Benevolence, the Feeling of Distress 22

Politeness 31

Veracity or Truthfulness 38

Honor 44

The Duty of Loyalty 50

Education and Training of a Samurai 57

Self-Control 62

The Institutions of Suicide and Redress 67

The Sword, the Soul of the Samurai 81

The Training and Position of Woman 85

The Influence of Bushido 97

Is Bushido Still Alive? 103

The Future of Bushido 112

Editorial Reviews

"Very strongly recommended reading for students of Japanese cultural history and the martial arts, Bushido: The Soul of Japan is a powerful presentation and a moving book with ideas as relevant today as they were 100 years ago." -Midwest Book Review

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