Описание
This book by James Clark Moloney, a psychoanalyst who lived in Japan before WWII and returned as a lecturer during the Occupation, explores the roots of the Japanese national character. The author examines how traditional values of harmony, group loyalty, and hierarchy, shaped by Zen Buddhism and Confucianism, structure everyday life in Japan. He further investigates the psychological impact of modernization, the practice of social face (tatemae and honne), and the obligations to the state and family. Based on both academic research and the author’s direct observations, this book offers practical insight for those seeking to build professional or personal relationships in a Japanese context.
