Bushido was a way of life where everyone based all their decisions on morality. Of course some may have a jaded sense of morality, but if they used benevolence and respect as their guiding principles than this would not be the case. Every virtue of Bushido was interwoven together. Morality must be based in benevolence and respect. Respect and politeness stem from honesty and loyalty to one another. One cannot have honor without doing honorable deeds. An appreciation and respect of life was also imperative, as it added balance to the warrior character of the samurai. Over time, the basic tenets of Bushido have been variously altered, transposed, and recycled within Japanese society, but a general emphasis on loyalty to country and family, and a downplaying of individualism have remained characteristic (Holmes). Bushido was used as the Japanese definition of a just war, used to strengthen centralization during the Sino War and World War II, and is a way of life that was misconceptualized and then reinvented with a brand new
Bushido was a way of life where everyone based all their decisions on morality. Of course some may have a jaded sense of morality, but if they used benevolence and respect as their guiding principles than this would not be the case. Every virtue of Bushido was interwoven together. Morality must be based in benevolence and respect. Respect and politeness stem from honesty and loyalty to one another. One cannot have honor without doing honorable deeds. An appreciation and respect of life was also imperative, as it added balance to the warrior character of the samurai. Over time, the basic tenets of Bushido have been variously altered, transposed, and recycled within Japanese society, but a general emphasis on loyalty to country and family, and a downplaying of individualism have remained characteristic (Holmes). Bushido was used as the Japanese definition of a just war, used to strengthen centralization during the Sino War and World War II, and is a way of life that was misconceptualized and then reinvented with a brand new