Japanese Mind

Japanese Mind
Author: Roger J. Davies,Osamu Ikeno
Publsiher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781462900510

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In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter. All in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone—business people, travelers, or students—perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. Next in this series: Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.

The Japanese Mind

The Japanese Mind
Author: Roger J. Davies,Osamu Ikeno
Publsiher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2002-03-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0804832951

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Twenty-eight essays provide an overview of modern Japanese culture, with attention to the society's values, attitudes, behavior patterns, and communication styles. War, gender roles, seniority rules, group consciousness, and aesthetics are specifically considered. A chronology and glossary are included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Japanese Mind

The Japanese Mind
Author: Charles A. Moore
Publsiher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1982-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 082480077X

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A collection of essays that provide insight into Japanese culture. This book is a great buy for anyone interested in Japan.

Japanese Culture

Japanese Culture
Author: Roger J. Davies
Publsiher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781462918836

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Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations takes readers on a thoroughly researched and extremely 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 deep insights into Japanese manners and etiquette. Davies begins with an investigation of the origins of the Japanese, followed by an analysis of the most important approaches used by scholars to describe the essential elements of Japanese culture. From there, each chapter focuses on one of the formative elements: 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 for classroom instruction. Anyone interested in pursuing a deeper understanding of this complex and fascinating nation will find Davies's work an invaluable resource.

The Chinese Mind

The Chinese Mind
Author: Charles A. Moore
Publsiher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1978-06-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0824800753

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What are the basic, unique characteristics of the Chinese mind, of the Chinese philosophical tradition, and of the Chinese culture based upon that thought-tradition? Here, in a series of living essays by men of exceptional competence, is an interdisciplinary approach to the essentials of Chinese philosophy and culture. These essays are selected chapters from the Proceedings of the four East-West Philosophers’ Conferences held at the University of Hawaii (1939, 1949, 1959, 1964). This volume, published jointly with the University of Hawaii Press, is one in a series of three; the two succeeding volumes will be The Indian Mind and The Japanese Mind. All are intended for the educated reader as well as for the philosophy student and scholar. Though not designed as textbooks, they will provide an excellent base for courses in this area.

The Japanese Mind

The Japanese Mind
Author: Robert C. Christopher
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1983
Genre: Japan
ISBN: 0804815178

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Jews in the Japanese Mind

Jews in the Japanese Mind
Author: David G. Goodman,Masanori Miyazawa
Publsiher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 0739101676

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Why are the Japanese fascinated with the Jews? By showing that the modern attitude is the result of a process of accretion begun 200 years ago, this book describes the development behind Japanese ideas of Jews and how these images are reflected in their modern intellectual life

Japanese Mind

Japanese Mind
Author: Roger Davis,池野修
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2002-07
Genre: Japan
ISBN: 4805310219

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In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of what really makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverence), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. Includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter. All in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone - business people, travelers, or students - perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. -- Description from http://www.barnesandnoble.com (May 27, 2015).