An Encouragement of Learning

Synopsis

The Intellectual And Social Theorist Yukichi Fukuzawa Wrote 'an Encouragement Of Learning' (1872-1876) As A Series Of Pamphlets As He Completed His Critical Masterpiece, 'an Outline Of A Theory Of Civilization' (1875). Closely Linked, The Two Texts Illustrate The Core Enets Of Fukuzawa's Theoretical Outlook: Freedom And Equality As Inherent To Human Nature, Independence As The Goal Of Any Individual And Nation, And The Transformation Of The Japanese Mind As Key To Moving Forward In A Rapidly Evolving Political And Cultural Landscape. Fukuzawa Yukichi ; Translated By David A. Dilworth ; Introduction By Nishikawa Shunsaku. Translated From The Japanese. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.