Bushido: The Soul of Japan
An Exposition of Japanese Thought
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Publisher Description
Bushido: The Soul of Japan is Inazo Nitobe’s seminal 1900 work that introduced the ethical code of the samurai to the Western world. Drawing from Japanese history, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Western philosophy, Nitobe explains how Bushido—the way of the warrior—shaped Japanese culture, honor, and moral principles.
Written in English and aimed at an international audience, this timeless treatise explores the core virtues of Bushido: loyalty, honor, self-discipline, courage, and justice. More than just a guide to samurai ethics, Bushido is a bridge between East and West and a meditation on the moral foundation of society.
Accessible, insightful, and deeply philosophical, Bushido: The Soul of Japan remains an essential text for students of history, martial arts, ethics, and Japanese culture.
