The actual book is hard to describe. It is a collection of stories and anecdotes from the life of a samurai. It contains historical recollections, as well as what can appear (or be) meaningless advice on various aspects of life, and of course on death and dying.
That particular quote is possibly one of the most significant concepts of the bushido philosophy, and is in opposite to “the ends justify the means” which many confuse it with.
I strongly reccomend reading the Hagakure to anyone with even the least interest in philosophy, history (particularly in understanding the Japanese military in WWII), or japanese culture (be it martial arts or anime).
That particular quote is possibly one of the most significant concepts of the bushido philosophy, and is in opposite to “the ends justify the means” which many confuse it with.
I strongly reccomend reading the Hagakure to anyone with even the least interest in philosophy, history (particularly in understanding the Japanese military in WWII), or japanese culture (be it martial arts or anime).
Really now? Then I do need to read this as I have an interest in pretty much all of those things. Who has the best translation?
going to regret this I expect but...Camilla the quote you submitted...
- 05/09/2011 05:56:18 AM
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Ah, Hagakure
- 05/09/2011 03:41:29 PM
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I wouldn't lable it a training manual
- 06/09/2011 08:07:57 PM
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I know. I was pressed for time and could not come up with a good word. *NM*
- 06/09/2011 08:09:35 PM
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Re: I wouldn't lable it a training manual
- 07/09/2011 03:55:43 AM
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Re: going to regret this I expect but...Camilla the quote you submitted...
- 06/09/2011 01:15:07 PM
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