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A Preliminary Study on BUSHIDO: Exploring the Diversity of the Morals in the Enlightenment of the Mass


Author
Hsin-Tai HO
Synopsis

Bushido was an essential element in maintaining the feudal system of Japan. Bushido means literally Samurai-Ways: the ways which fighting nobles should observe in their daily life as well as in their vocation. According to the information, "Bushido" first appeared in the 16th century book. However, Bushido has no fixed meaning. Bushido has a variety of meanings over time. This paper hopes to explore the diversity of the morals in the enlightenment of the mass after the samurai class disappears.