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Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations

by Roger J. Davies

Religious and philosophical roots of Japanese culture

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Religious and philosophical roots of Japanese culture

Roger J. Davies traces cultural traditions that have shaped Japan, beginning with origins and scholarly approaches to describing Japanese culture. The chapters then examine Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Confucianism, and Western influences in the modern era. The scope connects religious and philosophical traditions with cultural history, manners, and etiquette, giving the book several points of entry into its subject. Extensive endnotes and discussion activities close each chapter, supporting both individual study and classroom use.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking an overview of religious and philosophical traditions in Japan.
  • Students and instructors interested in Japanese cultural history and discussion-based study.
  • Readers exploring the connections between tradition, modern influences, manners, and etiquette.

Themes

Japanese cultural historyShintoism and other religious traditionsPhilosophical traditionsWestern influences in modern JapanManners and etiquette

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Book overview

Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations takes readers on a thoroughly researched and remarkably readable journey through Japan's cultural history.

This much-anticipated sequel to Roger Davies's best-selling The Japanese Mind provides a comprehensive overview of the religion and philosophy of Japan. This cultural history of Japan explains the diverse cultural traditions that underlie modern Japan and offers readers real insights into Japanese manners and etiquette.

Davies begins with an investigation of the origins of the Japanese, followed by an analysis of the most relevant approaches used by scholars to describe the essential elements of Japanese culture. From there, each chapter focuses on one of the formative aspects: Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Confucianism, and Western influences in the modern era.

Each chapter is concluded with extensive endnotes along with thought-provoking discussion activities, making this volume ideal for individual readers and classroom instruction. Anyone interested in pursuing a deeper understanding of this complex and fascinating nation will find Davies's work an invaluable resource.
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