The Soul Of The Far East - Paperback

The Soul of the Far East is a book written by Percival Lowell that provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the cultural and philosophical traditions of the Far East. The book is a collection of essays that delves into the unique perspectives and beliefs of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean people. Lowell's writing is both scholarly and accessible, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy, religion, and culture.The book begins with an overview of the Chinese worldview, exploring the concepts of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Lowell examines the ways in which these traditions have shaped Chinese society and culture, and how they continue to influence contemporary Chinese thought.The second part of the book focuses on Japan, exploring the country's unique blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Lowell examines the ways in which these traditions have influenced Japanese art, literature, and culture, and how they continue to shape the country's identity.Finally, the book concludes with an exploration of the Korean worldview, examining the country's unique blend of Confucianism, Taoism, and Shamanism. Lowell explores the ways in which these traditions have shaped Korean society and culture, and how they continue to influence contemporary Korean thought.Overall, The Soul of the Far East is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the cultural and philosophical traditions of the Far East. Lowell's writing is engaging and informative, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and culture.Notwithstanding the fact that Cathay was the happy possessor of gunpowder, movable type, and the compass before such things were dreamt of in Europe, she owed them to no knowledge of physics, chemistry, or mechanics. It was as arts, not as sciences, they were invented. And it speaks volumes for her civilization that she burnt her powder for fireworks, not for firearms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.