Preface to the first edition  ix

Introduction

1. Bushido as an Ethical System 1

2. Sources of Bushido 8

3. Rectitude or Justice  17

4. Courage, the Spirit of Daring and Bearing 21

5. Benevolence, the Feeling of Distress  26

6. Politeness  37

7. Veracity and Sincerity  46

8. Honor

9. The Duty of Loyalty

10. The Education and Training of a Samurai  70

11. Self-Control

12. The Institutions of Suicide and Redress  83

13. The Sword, the Soul of the Samurai 100

14. The Training and Position of Woman 105

15. The Influence of Bushido  120

16. Is Bushido Still Alive?  127

17. The Future of Bushido  138