Author: Ruth Benedict
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
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Language: English
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Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2How should we understand Japan’s strict hierarchical concept of “taking one’s proper station”? Chapter 3How can we understand the importance placed on Gimu and Giri in Japanese culture? Chapter 4What is the contradiction in Japanese people’s attitude towards sensory pleasure? Chapter 5Moral dilemmas in Japanese culture Chapter 6Summary & Review The Beginnings of Western Science
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Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" by Ruth Benedict offers a concise yet profound exploration of Japanese culture and society during World War II. Benedict's insightful analysis provides a framework for understanding the complexities of Japanese behavior, values, and social structures, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in cross-cultural studies, history, or psychology. The audiobook format allows for an engaging and accessible way to grasp key themes and ideas, promoting a deeper appreciation of cultural differences and historical context that still resonate today.
Ruth Benedict is a well-known contemporary American anthropologist and ethnologist. She studied under Franz Boas, the “Father of American Anthropology,” at Columbia University, where she stayed and taught after receiving her PhD. She conduct-ed research on the national character of Romania, the Netherlands, Germany, Thai-land, Japan and more during World War Two. Her academic perspective belongs to the school of Ethnic Psychology, and her most renowned writings are Patterns of Culture and The Chrysanthemum and the Sword.
- Ruth Benedict explores the cultural dichotomy of Japan by contrasting its war ethos with its social fabric, highlighting the interplay between duty and emotion. This framework helps to understand Japanese behavior during WWII as a product of deeply rooted societal values rather than mere aggression.
- Benedict argues that Japanese culture is centered around a concept of 'giri' or obligation, which dictates social interactions and moral conduct. This emphasis on duty often overshadows personal desires, leading to a unique form of social cohesion that can both build and bind individuals within the society.
- The book reveals how the Japanese use cultural symbols, like the chrysanthemum, to embody beauty, honor, and transcendence, juxtaposed against the harsh realities of wartime life. Through such symbols, Benedict illustrates how cultures develop complex methods to cope with their contradictions and crises.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
Author: Ruth Benedict
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN:
Language: English
Publish Date:
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2How should we understand Japan’s strict hierarchical concept of “taking one’s proper station”? Chapter 3How can we understand the importance placed on Gimu and Giri in Japanese culture? Chapter 4What is the contradiction in Japanese people’s attitude towards sensory pleasure? Chapter 5Moral dilemmas in Japanese culture Chapter 6Summary & Review The Beginnings of Western Science
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Isabella by Kirstin Downey
Procrastination by Jane Burka, Lenora Yuen
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Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" by Ruth Benedict offers a concise yet profound exploration of Japanese culture and society during World War II. Benedict's insightful analysis provides a framework for understanding the complexities of Japanese behavior, values, and social structures, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in cross-cultural studies, history, or psychology. The audiobook format allows for an engaging and accessible way to grasp key themes and ideas, promoting a deeper appreciation of cultural differences and historical context that still resonate today.
Ruth Benedict is a well-known contemporary American anthropologist and ethnologist. She studied under Franz Boas, the “Father of American Anthropology,” at Columbia University, where she stayed and taught after receiving her PhD. She conduct-ed research on the national character of Romania, the Netherlands, Germany, Thai-land, Japan and more during World War Two. Her academic perspective belongs to the school of Ethnic Psychology, and her most renowned writings are Patterns of Culture and The Chrysanthemum and the Sword.
- Ruth Benedict explores the cultural dichotomy of Japan by contrasting its war ethos with its social fabric, highlighting the interplay between duty and emotion. This framework helps to understand Japanese behavior during WWII as a product of deeply rooted societal values rather than mere aggression.
- Benedict argues that Japanese culture is centered around a concept of 'giri' or obligation, which dictates social interactions and moral conduct. This emphasis on duty often overshadows personal desires, leading to a unique form of social cohesion that can both build and bind individuals within the society.
- The book reveals how the Japanese use cultural symbols, like the chrysanthemum, to embody beauty, honor, and transcendence, juxtaposed against the harsh realities of wartime life. Through such symbols, Benedict illustrates how cultures develop complex methods to cope with their contradictions and crises.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
