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What are cultural paradoxes?
The paradox of culture is that the subjective life, which we feel in its continual flowing. and which pushes of its own volition towards its inner perfection, cannot, viewed from. the idea of culture, achieve that perfection on its own, but only by way of those self-
Who were the most respected members of Japanese society?
The samurai were respected members of society, highly-skilled warriors, serving a feudal lord (daymio). Their history began during the late Heian period (13th-14th century). The long history of the samurai ended with the Meiji restoration who aimed to transform Japan into a modern country.
How are authority figures treated in Japan?
Authority figures look after the less powerful, and the less powerful obey those in authority. This kind of hierarchy is traditional and remains deep-rooted in Japanese relationships. Negotiation in relationships or exchange of opinions are not prevalent.
What is the paradox of cultural intelligence?
person sometimes give directions that you KNEW were wrong or did they try to give directions eventhough it was evident they knew less than you did? This is because in their culture, it is more important to be helpful than to be accurate.
Why are there no more samurai?
It is illegal to carry swords and arms in Japan. That is why the samurai cannot exist today. In 1868, the emperor Meiji came into power and abolished the samurai system. He stopped the salary payments of the samurai class.
Why did the samurai take the Bushido so seriously?
The Bushido code guided the samurai in life and death, and stressed loyalty to the leader and honor in every aspect of life. The Bushido code arose from Zen-Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism, and taught the importance of service to master and country.
Experts say that many Japanese also continue to adhere to Confucian traditions of respect for authority, which today translates into respect for police and increases willingness to cooperate. Gun control is very strict and access to handguns has been tightly regulated for 400 years.