Project Gutenberg 2010-11-16 Public domain in the USA. 1389 Okakura, Yoshisaburo 1868 1936 岡倉由三郎 Meredith, George 1828 1909 05012222 The Japanese Spirit Produced by Marc D'Hooghe "The Japanese Spirit" by Yoshisaburo Okakura is an analytical exploration of Japanese culture and identity, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complex amalgamation of philosophies, traditions, and social mores that shape the Japanese psyche, emphasizing the impact of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Shintoism. It aims to provide insight into the intricate tapestry of Japanese thought and behavior, which has developed uniquely due to Japan's historical context and geographical conditions. The opening of this treatise sets the stage for a detailed examination of Japan from the perspective of its cultural and spiritual heritage. It outlines the historical framing of Japan's identity, referencing early Western impressions and a significant transition in Japanese society over recent centuries. Focusing on key philosophical influences, the author begins explaining how various belief systems, such as ancestor-worship and the precepts of Bushido, have indelibly marked the national character and morals of the Japanese people. Okakura also acknowledges the challenges faced by Western observers in fully grasping the depths of Japanese culture, advocating for an open-minded approach to understanding its unique societal structure and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Japan -- Civilization Ethics -- Japan DS Text Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 164865 2025-08-14T06:10:53.638848 text/html 142024 2024-03-18T20:26:23 text/html 133477 2025-08-14T06:10:59.193803 application/epub+zip 134904 2025-08-14T06:10:56.291802 application/epub+zip 121896 2025-08-14T06:10:55.213820 application/epub+zip 264960 2025-08-14T06:11:01.428790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253431 2025-08-14T06:10:58.554785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226295 2022-09-15T15:09:29.186099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151611 2025-08-14T06:10:53.329845 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 131836 2024-03-18T21:20:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17406 2025-08-14T06:11:01.560775 application/rdf+xml 13943 2025-08-14T06:10:55.704822 image/jpeg 3498 2025-08-14T06:10:55.455815 image/jpeg 132362 2025-08-14T06:10:53.652812 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