Project Gutenberg 1998-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 228 Lowell, Percival 1855 1916 The Soul of the Far East Produced by Eric Hutton, and David Widger "The Soul of the Far East" by Percival Lowell is a thoughtful exploration of Eastern philosophy and civilization, likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the stark contrasts between Eastern and Western cultures, specifically focusing on the notions of individuality and community. The author examines the ways in which the Japanese and other Far Eastern societies view the world around them, suggesting that their collective mindset leads to a unique form of civilization that emphasizes harmony and social ordering over individual expression. The opening of the book illustrates Lowell's initial impressions upon arriving in Japan, capturing his perception of the Japanese way of thinking as topsy-turvy and distinct from his own Western perspective. He describes the paradox of viewing the Japanese as both familiar and strange, as their customs and beliefs reveal a different interpretation of humanity. As he elaborates on the concept of individuality, Lowell argues that the Far East's cultural focus on family and community diminishes personal identity, which contrasts greatly with the Western emphasis on individualism. Through his observations, he sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of Eastern values and their implications for understanding the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en East Asia DS Text Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 311775 2025-08-01T09:43:12.718283 text/html 304930 2013-03-04T12:20:16 text/html; charset=us-ascii 180317 2025-08-01T09:43:17.881265 application/epub+zip 184213 2025-08-01T09:43:14.379254 application/epub+zip 184212 2025-08-01T09:43:13.321263 application/epub+zip 321822 2025-08-01T09:43:20.688220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305150 2025-08-01T09:43:17.145302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268217 2022-09-01T10:54:40.795513 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278765 2023-10-01T08:51:10.314599 text/plain 15293 2025-08-01T09:43:20.831271 application/rdf+xml 12213 2025-08-01T09:43:13.826274 image/jpeg 3483 2025-08-01T09:43:13.578261 image/jpeg 175913 2025-08-01T09:43:12.743297 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia