Chapter 6 of the book "Spiritual and Political Dimensions of Nonviolence and Peace" is presented. Article 9 in Japan's constitution, which renounces war and encourages the use of nonviolent means to end conflict, is explored. Actions of the U.S. and the Japanese government contradicting Article 9 are discussed. Also included is an assessment of U.S. policy in Asia, with focus on North Korea and South Korea. A proposal to award the Noble Peace Prize to the Japanese citizens is mentioned.
JAPANESE philosophy, VALUES (Ethics), LANGUAGE & culture, EXPERIENCE
Abstract
The article presents the Chapter Six of the book "A Quarter Century of Value Inquiry: Presidential Addresses Before the American Society for Value Inquiry" edited by Richard T. Hull. It discusses the notion of intrinsic value in the Japanese and contemporary Western philosophy. It draws on John Dewey's arguments on the ambivalence regarding the concept of intrinsic value. It explores how intrinsic value is accepted in language and cultural attitude, and connects with man's immediate experience.
Published
1994
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