1st Edition

Learning the Sacred Way Of the Emperor The National Ideals of the Japanese People

216 Pages

by Routledge

216 Pages

by Routledge

216 Pages

by Routledge

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First Published in 2005. This book is by no means an abstract volume addressed to the scholarly reader. It is concerned throughout with the conceptions and ideals of the Japanese people in the early part of the twentieth century, whose clear comprehension and practice by all members of the community is essential for the healthy development of the national life. No other nation in history has... Read more

Introduction Author's Preface to Third Edition "On Hearing of the Devotional Self-Immolation of General Nogi" by SHUROKU KUROIWA Correspondence, with Facsimiles Author's Preface to First Edition Introductory Chapter I. The Empire of Japan II. The Japanese Subject. III. The Aspirations of the Subject IV. The Duties of the Subject V. Concerning Loyalty and Filial Piety in General VI. Loyalty VII. Filial Piety VIII. The Basis of the Imperial State IX. The Inculcation of Virtue X. The Aspirations of the Masses XI. The Realisation of Beauty Chapter XII. The True Spirit of the Nation page XIII. The Basis of Education XIV. The Fraternal Relation XV. Connubial Accord XVI. The Mutual Faith of Friends XVII. Modesty and Frugality XVIII. Benevolence XIX. The Cultivation of Learning XX. The Mastery of a Profession. XXI. The Development of the Intellect. XXII. The Development of Character XXIII. The Public Good XXIV. Occupation XXV. National Institutions XXVI. The Laws of the Land XXVII. Virtuous Courage XXVIII. The Imperial Destiny XXIX. Patriotism XXX. The Way