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The book explores the educational philosophy of Bushido, emphasizing the development of character over mere accumulation of knowledge. It highlights the importance of practical learning for personal and public decision-making, drawing on Confucian principles that advocate for the integration of thought and learning. Teachers are revered as pivotal figures, akin to parental figures, shaping the moral and ethical framework of students. The text critiques the commodification of education, asserting that true spiritual guidance should be given freely, reflecting the invaluable nature of such mentorship.
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Bushido, the Soul of Japan, Nitobe Inazō
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- Released
- 2013
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nitobe Inazō
- Publisher
- Books LLC, Reference Series
- Released
- 2013
- ISBN13
- 9781443253055
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, History, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, Philosophical Topics, Religion, Military History, Military Fiction, Wars, Faith, Japan, Buddhism, Asia, Culture, Japanese Literature, Cultural History, Fight, Knights, Martial Arts, Japanese Culture, Shintoism, Bushido
- First published
- 2016
- Original title
- Bushido: The Soul of the samurai
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the educational philosophy of Bushido, emphasizing the development of character over mere accumulation of knowledge. It highlights the importance of practical learning for personal and public decision-making, drawing on Confucian principles that advocate for the integration of thought and learning. Teachers are revered as pivotal figures, akin to parental figures, shaping the moral and ethical framework of students. The text critiques the commodification of education, asserting that true spiritual guidance should be given freely, reflecting the invaluable nature of such mentorship.