The Book of Tea
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This edition includes the main works of the Japanese philosopher, art historian and public figure Kakuzō Okakura (1863-1913) - "The Book of Tea" and "Ideals of the East".
From "The Book of Tea" the reader learns that the sense of harmony and spiritual nobility underlie not only Japanese art, but are also central themes in the tea ceremony. As a philosopher, Okakura presents "teaism" - an aesthetic concept based on the tradition of tea - as a general idea of Japan, uniting high and popular culture. In "Ideals of the East" the author shows how the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism and Confucianism flourished in the Land of the Rising Sun, creating many relevant ideas related to the life of man and society. The philosophy of Japan is not just a theory, but a way of life and a way of feeling the world; in addition, it teaches how to avoid conflicts between social groups and religions.
The texts are provided with comments and explanations from a specialist.
From "The Book of Tea" the reader learns that the sense of harmony and spiritual nobility underlie not only Japanese art, but are also central themes in the tea ceremony. As a philosopher, Okakura presents "teaism" - an aesthetic concept based on the tradition of tea - as a general idea of Japan, uniting high and popular culture. In "Ideals of the East" the author shows how the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism and Confucianism flourished in the Land of the Rising Sun, creating many relevant ideas related to the life of man and society. The philosophy of Japan is not just a theory, but a way of life and a way of feeling the world; in addition, it teaches how to avoid conflicts between social groups and religions.
The texts are provided with comments and explanations from a specialist.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Popular Philosophy with Illustrations