Tasuku Harada
'The Faith of Japan' provides a comprehensive examination of the religious consciousness and spiritual heritage of the Japanese people. Written by Tasuku Harada, this work explores the complex interplay of various belief systems-including Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism-and their collective influence on the national character and ethics of Japan. Rather than treating these traditions as isolated entities, Harada seeks to define the unified spiritual essence, or 'faith,' that underpins Japanese society and its moral values.The text delves into key concepts such as the reverence for ancestors, the significance of nature, and the virtues of loyalty and filial piety. It also addresses the historical introduction and impact of Christianity within the broader context of traditional Japanese thought. By synthesizing these diverse elements, Harada offers a profound look at how religious and philosophical ideals shaped the social and political life of Japan during a pivotal era of modernization. This study is an invaluable resource for those interested in comparative religion, Asian philosophy, and the historical development of Japanese cultural identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
