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「An Encouragement of Learning」 Fukuzawa Yukichi

Humanities ScholarJP1835 — 1901

An Enlightenment thinker who laid the intellectual foundation for Japan's modernization. He founded Keio University, introduced Western civilization to Japan, and served as the spiritual pillar of the Meiji Restoration.

“Throwing off Eastern Confucianism's rotten shell, wielding pen like sword to fiercely import Western civilization, I shall build a completely new Asian power, Japan!”

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“Throwing off Eastern Confucianism's rotten shell, wielding pen like sword to fiercely import Western civilization, I shall build a completely new Asian power, Japan!”

Greeting

“Heaven has not created men above men, nor men below men.”
“What should be learned is practical knowledge of use in real life.”
“Dokuritsu Jison — independence and self-respect. These three words hold everything.”

Roll Call

“The encouragement of learning is complete. It is time to act.”
“I have studied Western civilization and returned.”
“I am equipped with the spirit of independence.”

Deploy

“Discard old customs and advance into the new era!”
“Forward with the power of practical learning!”
“Charge with the banner of independence and self-respect!”

Victory

“Proven: learning becomes national strength.”
“The independence of the people is the independence of the nation.”
“The moment practical learning has defeated empty learning.”

Draw

“Do not make life too complicated — be honest and start again.”
“To escape tyranny, one must devote oneself to learning.”
“Just as nations are equal, so are people. Stand up again.”

Defeat

“Ignorance itself is defeat. I must learn more.”
“Without the spirit of independence, no civilization is of any use.”
“Even a third-rate actor can play the role of a great lord. Do not give up.”

Strike

“Break the chains of feudalism!”
“Cut with the sword of practical learning!”
“Push through with the force of independence and self-respect!”
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Overview

High intellect and diligence combine to build the core system of Japanese Meiji Enlightenment thought. Strong progressive disposition and boldness express as a radical declaration totally rejecting feudal Confucian order, while the balance between individual independence and communal mission forms the distinctive capacity structure of Enlightenment liberalism.

Core Abilities

Command
65
Martial
18
Intellect
90
Charm
72

Inner Virtues

Temperance
58
Diligence
91
Reflection
78
Courage
82

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
55
Benevolence
62
Fairness
70
Humility
42

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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