Nippon Shindo Ron
Or, The National Ideals of the Japanese People

First published in 1928, this book discusses 'the groundwork and skeleton of the common intellectual life of the people' of Japan.

Yutaka Hibino (Author), A. P. McKenzie (Translated by)

9781107623217, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 September 2013

218 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.3 cm, 0.28 kg

First published in 1928, and translated from the original Japanese by Major A. P. McKenzie, this book sets out the ideas which form 'the groundwork and skeleton of the common intellectual life of the people' of Japan. The topics discussed include modesty, loyalty, the duties of Emperor and people, and patriotism. This book is a fascinating glimpse into pre-war Japanese culture, and will be of value to anyone with an interest in Japan and its people.

Introduction
Author's preface to the third edition
'On hearing of the devotional self-immolation of General Nogi' Shuroku Kuroiwa
Correspondence, with facsimiles
Author's preface to the first edition
Introductory
1. The empire of Japan
2. The Japanese subject
3. The aspirations of the subject
4. The duties of the subject
5. Concerning loyalty and filial piety in general
6. Loyalty
7. Filial piety
8. The basis of the imperial state
9. The inculcation of virtue
10. The aspirations of the masses
11. The realisation of beauty
12. The true spirit of the nation
13. The basis of education
14. The fraternal relation
15. Connubial accord
16. The mutual faith of friends
17. Modesty and frugality
18. Benevolence
19. The cultivation of learning
20. The mastery of a profession
21. The development of the intellect
22. The development of character
23. The public good
24. Occupation
25. National institutions
26. The laws of the land
27. Virtuous courage
28. The imperial destiny
29. Patriotism
30. The way
Postscript
Appendix. The marginal comments of General Maresuke Nogi.

Subject Areas: Constitution: government & the state [JPHC]