Bushido: The Soul of Japan

Name: Bushido: The Soul of Japan
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241472439
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By Inazo Nitobe

Series: Penguin Great Ideas

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Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe provides a profound exploration of the samurai code of ethics, known as Bushido. The book details the virtues and principles that governed the conduct of Japan's feudal warriors, such as loyalty, honour, and self-control. It offers insight into how these timeless values shaped Japanese culture and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in exploring the ethical code and philosophy of the samurai, as it beautifully delves into the principles of honour, duty, and morality that underpin Japanese culture. It offers intriguing insights for those curious about the historical and cultural influences shaping Japan's societal values.

Bushido: The Soul of Japan

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'What Japan was she owed to the samurai. They were not only the flower of the nation, but its root as well.'

Inazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on Bushido, or the samurai Way of the Warrior, argues that the philosophy of Bushido is the true key to understanding the soul of Japan.

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Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe is often praised for its eloquent exploration of the samurai code and moral values, offering insight into Japanese culture and ethics through a Western perspective. Readers appreciate Nitobe's attempt to bridge Eastern and Western philosophies, although some critique the book for its romanticised and somewhat idealised portrayal of Bushido. Overall, it is recognised for its historical and cultural significance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241472439

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 90g

Pages: 144

Collections

Asian History Education & Reference History & Military Inazo Nitobe Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Penguin Great Ideas

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.