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100 1 _aTagore, Rabindranath,
_d1861-1941
245 1 4 _aThe Spirit of Japan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-10
508 _aProduced by Guillaume Doré, Ernest Schaal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)
520 _a"The Spirit of Japan" by Sir Rabindranath Tagore is a thought-provoking lecture composed in the early 20th century. This book offers Tagore's reflections on Japanese culture and civilization, as he shares his observations and philosophical insights acquired during his time in Japan. The work serves as both a cultural critique and a celebration of the essence of Japan, especially in light of its encounters with Western modernization. In "The Spirit of Japan," Tagore explores the profound connection the Japanese people have with nature and the aesthetic beauty embedded in their daily lives. He emphasizes the importance of emotional and spiritual bonds, arguing that Japan's greatness lies not in its material accomplishments but in its ability to harmonize with the natural world. Tagore warns against the encroaching influence of Western modernization that threatens to overshadow Japan's inherent values and beauty. He advocates for a recognition of the deeper spiritual truths that underpin Japanese civilization, urging the nation to preserve its unique cultural identity in the face of a rapidly changing world. Through this lecture, Tagore presents a compelling argument for protecting the moral essence of humanity amidst the superficial pursuits of modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Civilization
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33131
999 _c73977
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