ISBN:
4916055489
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9784916055484
Language:
English
Pages:
205 S.
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22 cm
Series Statement:
Japan library
Uniform Title:
Hanabira wa chiru hana wa chiranai. 〈engl.〉
Keywords:
Philosophy, Japanese
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Impermanence (Buddhism) in literature
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Japanese literature History and criticism
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Philosophy Japanese
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Impermanence (Buddhism) in literature
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Japanese literature History and criticism
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Civilization Philosophy
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Impermanence (Buddhism) in literature
;
Japanese literature
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Philosophy, Japanese
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Japan Civilization
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Philosophy
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Japan Civilization
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Philosophy
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Japan
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Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Japan
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Philosophie
Abstract:
"Life is short and transient--Japanese people call this sentiment mujokan. However, what if we could sweep away the "despair" looming over the present age by proactively accepting this mujo (transience)? Perusing the thought of mujo from the perspectives of philosophy, literature, art and religion, Takeuchi delves into the view of life and death unique to the Japanese people who have shared "grief" and "pain" with each other, as well as into the very core of their underlying spirit." -- Publisher's description
Abstract:
Preface -- Mujokan in contemporary Japan : "Shogon" of "Kusokuzeshiki" -- What is the meaning of "Totoi"? -- Flower petals fall, but the flowers endures -- What is "Shiawase," and what is it like? -- The "Awai" between "Onozukara" and "Mizukara" -- Glossaries
Note:
Originally published in Japanese: Hanabira wa chiru hana wa chiranai : mujō no Nihon shisō (Tōkyō : Kadokawa Gakugei Shuppan, 2011)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-205)
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