A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government
$39.40
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
15 October 1992
Summary
Nakae Chomin’s Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government offers a captivating glimpse into a nation grappling with modernization and the adoption of Western-style governance. Through the spirited discussions of three distinct characters—the Gentleman of Western Learning, the Champion of the East, and the enigmatic Master Nankai who loves nothing more than to drink and argue politics—Chomin skillfully navigates the competing visions and ideologies that were shaping Japan’s future.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780834801929 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0834801922 |
| Author: | Nakae Chomin, Nobuko Tsukui |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Weatherhill Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 1992 |
| Weight: | 176g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 136mm x 10mm |
About The Author
Nakae Chomin
Nakae Chomin was one of Japan’s seminal thinkers during the Meiji era (1868–1912), a time when the nation was attempting to leapfrog from feudalism into the modern world. The son of a low-ranking samurai family, Chomin (a pen name meaning “the masses”) began his studies with the Chinese and Buddhist classics, later traveling to France where he studied political philosophy. After returning home he won a seat in Japan’s first parliament, although he quickly resigned for reasons of conscience. Chomin’s critical writings continually drew the ire of the government; he was often censured and at one point was sent into exile in Osaka. He nevertheless continued to write prolifically, despite poverty and illness, until his death in 1901.
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