Год выпуска: 2013 Автор: Darrell Allen Издательство: Scholars' Press Страниц: 192 ISBN: 9783639704570
Описание
Uchimura Kanzo was born into a samurai family in 1861. He grew to adulthood during the Meiji Restoration, a season of monumental changes within Japan. His life reflected significant transformations: from samurai’s son to Christian, from idealistic supporter to fierce critic of America, from a believer in Japan’s self-described mission to China to a pacifist. His life as a respected teacher, prolific writer, and social critic is a vivid portrayal of the conflicts encountered by Japanese intellectuals wrestling with the major issues of their day, placing Uchimura among a cadre of gifted intellectuals who wrote of their reactions to the changes affecting their nation. As a member of this cohort, Uchimura has garnered much attention from scholars and social critics. Their interpretations vary widely. Some consider him irrelevant; others consider him a prophet for post-war Japan. This disparity drives the question, “What, exactly, is Uchimura’s legacy to Japan?” It is the purpose of this...