The Philosophy of The Last Samurai (Eastern vs Western Philosophy)

The Philosophy of The Last Samurai. What the West can learn from eastern philosophies and cultures.
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[@davidbagley1783]

The greatest joy in life is finding God

[@smaug9833]

No, it's looking upon your newborn child.

[@adriamaral300]

The beauty of this film is the slow paced slice of daily life lived in Japan at the time and of the ideals and the code of honor of the samurai. The respect they have for their ancestors and culture. It’s a story of friendship and a captured American Soldier that ultimately befriends his captor and adapts to their culture. The friendship is summed up, in a scene where Nathan (Tom Cruise) is asked by the commanding Emperor, how the Samurai died in battle as he delivers the samurai sword to the Emperor and his response was …. “I will not tell you how he died, but I will tell you how he lived!” An unforgettable line because when you lived a great life, it doesn’t matter how you died, your life has a continuum based on the good you leave behind.

[@brystheman21gamingchannel17]

Americans are suffering due to what this guy is talking about I’m dealing with some of them myself anxiety suicide and depression disease of despair I never thought my life could be clarified until now I’m glad I clicked this and wish I was born a samurai having a life of purpose not individualism

[@rishi2791]

I think individualism and purposeful existence is not mutually exclusive. You as an individual can decide your own purpose and live your life accordingly. The problem is in communist societies the state decides your purpose for you, and that's really bad !!

[@danhalo1]

You know the samurai had to kill themselves if they lost a fight right?

[@lilestojkovicii6618]

​@@rishi2791 communist society is not when the state decides ... You liberals will critique any opposite ideology yet constantly claim to be open minded even tho you find your own values as a dogmatic rules and universal truth

[@KyotoAbz]

I love this video I play it every now and then to remind myself of having a direct purpose is what makes life easier. Thank you for this

[@paulmuaddib3470]

Well said indeed, the void that is growing in the west is one of the spirit, and I believe people are currently attempting to fill this void is with ideology, this is a path that never ends well 🙏🏼

[@maqeelafzal]

May that's why some Western living individuals go to the East to seek meaning in life and living.

[@2musiclover534]

@@maqeelafzal Until one lives in the East and finds that many there have spent a lifetime seeking meaning and not feeling they have found it.... This is not an East or West 'thing' where one place has a greater advantage. Of course, each culture has its strenghts and weaknesses.

[@juanluistostadocanales3955]

It's about HONOR and sense of community.

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Absolutely beautiful discourse. I mean beautiful, so lovely that actually wrote down some of statements and will but them with my collection of statements for later and continual reflect. After all, "The unexamined life is not worth living"- Socrates.

[@zsedcftglkjh]

Most people forget, rugged American individualism is only for exceptional individuals to rise out of their communities. The community is still central.

[@TheInfantry98]

By living by the gun as a warrior

[@lunarious87]

Based on quick research, my response/opinion: Allah guides whom He wills and guides astray whom whe wills. Doer of what He wants. The Loving. The Merciful. He choses whom He wants.

[@mctwain5319]

Yes , and to quote hiphop , called keeping it Gangsta!! Now it has evolve into apartheid like inequalities . Lead by Judeo Christian values aka gangsterism. kzbin.info/aero/PLR3HTj5O-4K__ja_I6mgQumRvH_lW5rSB

[@CallmeScott67]

It's not a commentary of Eastern philosophy vs. Western philosophy; that is an easy assumption to jump to based on the simple difference in cultures. More accurately, it is a contrast between Traditionalism (honor, virtue, integrity, etc.) and Progressivism (progress no matter the cost/reason in order to claim "enlightenment"). Both cultures have examples of this. People lose their way in societies that are based on either philosophy; not because of the philosophy, but because they have become unmoored from it.

[@charlesandrebecerra]

Well done! Beautifully said, very much enjoyed.

[@ThePhilosophyOfX]

Thank you Charles, thanks for taking the time to comment, and Good Luck in the new year!

[@gunwant_tells3371]

Good to see you again, old friend.

[@vikashkumar-sz8tr]

I m an Indian Have seen all movies of Tom cruise but this is his masterpiece . Have seen it 10+ times

[@karamkhorani9310]

This is simply the difference between east and west. Japan is simply an eastern country with a developed society according to the western standards for development!

[@lunarious87]

Some say by "Armageddon" everything will perish, except His face.

[@danhalo1]

You know the Japanese fish markets have no humaneness when it comes to the fish they catch and keep alive in small crates. Not exactly an idea of developed society if they are still being cruel to animals.

[@lilestojkovicii6618]

​@@danhalo1 animals are animals You liberals care about animal life more than a life of your nearest homeless person

[@muhammadamjadshergill8504]

Highly instructive de facto ... Thanks for providing an insightful masterpiece. 🌼

[@mn9120]

These videos are precious. Thank you. Here we are in 2021. Because not enough people got this until 2019.

[@louiscostello6573]

While the American dream values wealth ,status and materialistic possessions, the dream of the samurai is to die honorably on the battlefield serving their country, their people and their family, and I believe that is the most powerful thing of all.

[@joseserrano141]

The duality of man The change of old models for new ways to behave. The look for perfection in every little thing we do. The new avoiding vices Few can do it after PTSD. but is possible if we propose to foit

[@bucky414]

I say one thing we are who we are, you decide who you are going to be, it how you look at yourself strong or weak. it is in you. Certain people make you realize that. You want to look ok you want to look at your feet you are still the person no matter what you decide.

[@robertwalegir8677]

I think it’s about a decision that most people are afraid to make and what is that decision a decision of courage to have sacrifice and discipline within thy SELF To teach others and have respect for all mankind

[@joseserrano141]

The duality of men my friend and the clash of cultures What I learned about this movie is to take care about my family and friends regardless of the feedback.

[@gersonbarrientos5156]

Its all about balance. No culture is better than others.

[@ZehManelCigano]

Oh but it is

[@dhession64]

This video presents many philosophical considerations and concepts to integrate into a cure-all balm for societal ills. It doesn't exist, but balance is important and, sadly, fragile. Human nature is a bitch to figure out, and can be a fool's errand. Suffice it to say that regardless of what happens in any tier of society, people will fail. People will not realize their dreams and aspirations. As lofty and transcendental ideals can be, they often fall short and leave the dreamer wanting, or completely broken by the failure of acheiving their dream, whatever it may be. This video seems to encourage keeping the dream small and attainable, so it can be expanded upon to help keep goals attainable if they are realistic and the path upward to them is gradual. Bobby Burns, the Scottish poet, once said, " the best laid plans of mice and men gang aft aglay". It's not to say dreams are a wasted effort, but that they are frequently unrealized. Those who see their dreams to fruition are fortunate, indeed. Hopefully, that fulfillment benefits us all. Hopefully, it doesn't crush the dreamer. There are no guarantees, especially on happiness and peace of mind. Conversely, pain and suffering in this life are a given and should be anticipated. It's not intended to be a perpetual negative, just a good bit of advice.

[@ThePhilosophyOfX]

Wow, I really like your comment. I must admit it is true that my video wraps itself up in the warm blanket of idealism. I probably should have emphasized it a bit more, than the short bit at the end that these characters don't really exist. But, I will say that, ideals are exactly that, it is a standard of perfection, something that should be aimed at, not something that can necessarily ever be attained. Characters with unimpeachable principles are very inspiring. While I agree, there isn't any cure-all message that can save humanity from all of its woes. What I do believe, is that there is merit in what society values and what individuals value, what principles they uphold. Humanity is in an unending battle over ideas, what philosophy of life one should follow. Almost all of the people who have watched this video have also watched my original Philosophy of The Last Samurai video, and if they are like me, they can see the way in which the samurai live their lives, and find much to be desired from their own realities. Can humanity ever reach an ideal state of living with one another? I don't know the answer to that question, but can we do better? To that, I say, why not?

[@ThePhilosophyOfX]

If you get a chance, check out my Philosophy of Isolation video, wouldn't mind your thoughtful commentary.

[@octohex2908]

great thinking

[@geoffreyrichardson8738]

Hit the nail on the head, as you said, it’s not just America but a western problem

[@ampedcrafter4783]

Great power comes great responsibility...

[@aaronlehman7835]

Is this a computer voice speaking or is this a real person?

[@ThePhilosophyOfX]

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[@artm1973]

@@ThePhilosophyOfX Why? It really detracts from the presentation.

[@abhijitd.517]

Thank u

[@ian25415]

I agree on that

[@cedarpoplar7443]

Sadness. Courage. Meaning

[@rishi2791]

I think individualism and purposeful existence is not mutually exclusive. You as an individual can decide your own purpose and live your life accordingly. The problem is in communist societies the state decides your purpose for you, and that's really bad !!

[@koppadasao]

"You are worth no more than the amount in your bank and wallet, the day before you receive your salary"

[@Probably_Infected]

The simple fact that you state that Samurai lived for the country and not themselves tells me you know nothing about the societal structure of feudal Japan. The samurai rebeled against western ideas because it meant they would lose their status in society. They saw merchants, who were considered lower class than them, making more money because of the free trade that the west offered. Honor, duty, and devotion to country are absolutely things we should all strive for, but to paint so broadly about the morals of the samurai is eastern idealism distilled through a western lense.

[@michaelwhite8031]

I understand what you are saying but you are looking at the Samurai with Rose coloured spectacle's.

[@TM-ro7lh]

Dances with Wolves in Japan.

[@gustavomello278]

Looks like the author of this video do not know the very first thing about japanese feudal era.

[@jonothandoeser]

I was thinking the very same thing. It was a BLOODBATH!

[@octohex2908]

then again japanese nationalism is found upon the ideals and the values as shown in The Last Samurai. As for your comment this is a movie heavily romanticized but there is reality truth in it philosophical as well as varied in nature. The giveaway and the gist of the whole film is not what happened in japanese feudal era but what happened in the movie and to take it as inspiration and understand what it's all about. Samurais may all not be that honorable but hate it or love it we all love what positive aspect you bring out of it and make it alltogether a good concept to deal with. although i understand the implication of it but people sure know the difference between ideals and how it happened and what should have happened and people care much more about what should have what should become and what to become rather than what was of it. But there is a thing samurais did serve the emperor as well and also helped in unifying japan and protecting cultural values of them mostly as well as the commoners. If there were such good samurais. if there were we can only hope so.what is there but only hope of truth in it. we all know that.

[@octohex2908]

what i feel is like knowing the christ of faith and the real historical jesus. the parallel idea of it here and there.

[@octohex2908]

@The Bloodbender i agree with you the whole thing is that this is purely a movie. this can motivate many to understand the real history of the samurai nobility caste better objectively and therein lies the historical truth of the matter.

[@charliedallachie3539]

It’s not nationalism to die for ones country isn’t that natural? Even the Spartans said it was the greatest glory to die for the country etc.

[@Patrick22022]

The idea being presented here that the individualism of American culture leads to more suicide than the collectivism of Japanese culture is very reductive and doesn't have statistical merit. In modern day the suicide rates of America and Japan are BOTH on the higher end on a global scale. And rank just a couple spots apart as of 2021. Over the last 20 years, as Japanese culture has been becoming MORE individualistic, their suicide rate has been plummeting. Meanwhile individualism is also on the rise in the U.S. and suicide rates have risen. The fact is, research has found there are no universal associations of individualism or collectivism with suicidal behaviors. You can't look to either individualism, or collectivism, and say it is universally suicidogenic. Nor can you look at either one as a universal risk reducer. Also, this video is just wrong to dwell on collectivism vs. individualism as being a noteable theme of this movie. Or if anything... it kind of attributes them backwards. The story wasn't about a rugged individualist thrown into a collective society. It was about a man with no purpose being thrown into a dying world of the samurai that values mastery, honor, and tradition. Of the two warring Japanese factions... Katsumoto and his men were FAR more individualistic than the Emperor's side. The Emperor's side were looking to usher in the Inudstrial Age to move ALL of Japan forward, whethere they wanted to or not. Katsumoto was willing to defy his Emperor and upset the order and harmony of the country to remain true to the samurai values that mattered to him. But again, individualism vs collectivism isn't really what the story was about. It was a story about purpose. Discovering purpose for Algren, fighting for purpose for Katsumoto.

[@geekonomist]

How in the hell can you say that American culture is becoming more individualistic? Are you currently allowed to do what you think, and know, or must you first get the approval of medical tzar to leave your house? Does the business woman who wish to sell you a product get severely punished UNLESS she complies with the ever more byzantine regulations thrown in her way? There has been an exponential increase in the encroachment of individual rights, and thus a dramatic reduction of individualism, and a clear trend of ever more herd like behaviour in the US. Just look at the increase in riots and group thefts. This explains suicide rates perfectly.

[@Patrick22022]

@@geekonomist FWIW... I am personally pro-individualism and anti-collectivism, generally speaking. I think you need a little of both, but the dangers of extreme individualism feel way less than that of extreme collectivism, I think. So the collectivist stuff you're speaking to bugs me as well. America is becoming more individualistic though, thankfully. The "we're all in this together" era of COVID actually kinds of prove it because Americans have been a lot more resistant to that idea than elsewhere in the world, to the chagrin of collectivists. Like, my grandparents come from a generation that "trusts the experts" a lot more. If COVID happened 50 years ago and the government and doctors were saying "be a good citizen, get vaccinated" a lot more people would have gone along with it. Pretty much any study of behaviors and values suggests that over the years Americans are becoming more and more individualistic (for better and for worse). Doesn't mean there aren't exceptions to the rule. Like I said though, this is all besides the point of the movie. The story was about a man finding a purpose. Not about an individualist becoming a collectivist. Also, again, there is no data that indicates correlation (let alone causation) between where a country is (or is trending) on the collectivist/individualist scale and suicide rates.

[@philosopher1a]

ON RT 63, real people voted 83..... RotTom has no cred

[@michaelidarecis]

Eastern culture is not better then western culture. The difference is one is the head and the other is the torso. The parts of eastern culture can also be exploited just as the movie had has depicted the choices of the emperor had caused much trouble. To have a truly connected individual it is having the collective or the feminine torso in unison with the identity of the head. That is The Truth of Everything consciousness that man and woman are a representative of the head and torso. Similarly as God Said "let us make man in our image" the image of man and woman can also be space and time. Man being space and woman being time. This is defined in The Bible and it unifies everything. You can look at my recent videos on KZbin that will expand on this.

[@Truthosaurus]

The Cart Narcs point this out on a daily basis ..

[@bameno6641]

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[@davidbagley1783]

No God, no hope

[@danhalo1]

No renewable resources, no future.

[@Rex1987]

your voice sound too robotic

[@kukutana4324]

EASTERN philosophy INDICATES THE SUN RAISING IN THE EAST.

[@dotart.dorotamagdalenamari186]

:)

[@ordeppaco]

There is no eastern or western phylosophy. There is only phylosophy. Buddhism focus more on what is ephemeral. Taoism more on what is eternal. Western ideas are mostly politic, like Machiavelli, very few were about knowledge. If you sum up The number of authors

[@boshankers12]

There is nothing romantic about doodie.

[@andreneto7898]

I understand the point of view, but I think that the philosophy of the last samurai is not that, that is not the story of the samurai and that is not the class in which they became. comparing an era of feudal Japan and comparing it with postmodernism in the states, is like comparing bread and water, it makes no sense, I know the theme is very appealing, but first we have to understand history in the world very exhaustively , its monarchical, tribal, socio-economic, religious, cultural contexts, the IQ that existed at the time, the military complex and its conquests, etc. and much more ... the banal ignorance of science alone cannot be compared with any other time. disagree 110% of what this video has just presented. collectivism masquerading as communism, and sociopathy interpreted as indivudualism, and trying to embody a Hollywood entertainment plot, misleads anyone who does not know the historical reality of the events.

[@christopherdiamond495]

There's a lot to unpack here... using "The Last Samurai" as a critique of capitalism and western culture... Interesting that you chose Nietzsche to quote when he was, almost certainly, an advocate for extreme individualism; becoming an ubermensch.This endeavor entails freeing one's self from concern about the opinions and attitudes of society, not sacrificing one's self to serve it. Using this movie to critique western, and specifically American culture is laughable. America and Americans deal with circumstances far different from most East Asian countries. First, there is largely ethnic, and therefore cultural homogeneity in places like China and Japan. Roughly 94% of the Chinese are Han, as an example. There is no group to scold or shame them for their sense of racial superiority or xenophobia. And yes, both exist throughout southeast Asia. Where are your sources for this "diseases of despair," and the opinions about them that you pass on as fact? Your mention of eastern devotion to community is rather obtuse. Even in the film, the older people still work and perform functions that help. Western society seems to fight for people's "rights" to this or that no matter whether they contribute in meaningful ways or not. I live in South East Asia and I'll tell you... there are just as many beggars here as there are in the west. If your assertions were true, this would not be so. People here, just like in the west, tend to act primarily on rational self-interest. And if you think the pursuit of material wealth is secondary to some noble devotion to the greater good, you've obviously never spent any time in any of these countries. I love the history and culture of Japan. I'm a student of the history, culture and language of China. I'm not sure how or why you've put either on a pedestal, as though the values and cultural norms portrayed in the film, which are, as you correctly stated, highly romanticized. Such assertions from you demonstrate bias and ignorance. The Chinese and Thai have what you might consider a fanatical devotion to their parents, for example. I read once that aspiring Chinese attorneys, when applying for jobs at law firms would be asked whom they would save if they could only save one: their wife or their mother. If they answered "My wife," they were considered of low moral character and unfit for employment. This devotion exists whether earned or unearned by the parents, meaning even if they beat their children or otherwise abused them, parents will be the most important people in that person's life until they are dead. Right? Wrong? Who am I to say? But its an important consideration when you examine contemporary culture in these countries. Further, if you believe that corruption doesn't exist in socialist forms of government, or that the rich don't control socialist govenrments just like they do capitalist ones, you're fooling yourself. In fact, its quite easy to argue that socialist governments create an easier pathway for that type of domination and corruption to entrench itself. Try living in a 3rd world socialist country and I think you'll see what I mean. Nice try...

[@ThePhilosophyOfX]

Hi Chris, thanks for taking the time to comment. The Last Samurai is an idealized film, and it is those ideals that I concern myself with in the video, not a comparison of any particular country or form of government. The philosophy presented in The Last Samurai is the lens in which I am critiquing western ideologies. Of course, there are no perfect countries or cultures that one could use as a measuring stick to perfectly diagnose the problems facing America, which is why it is a philosophical exercise as the title of the video would suggest. That being said, I stand by my analysis. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diseases_of_despair adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics

[@christopherdiamond495]

@@ThePhilosophyOfX ...except that you make most of your video a critique of the west and western culture through this highly romanticized or idealized lens... The beginning of wisdom is to call things what they are, and your analysis isn't nearly as much a philosophical exercise as it is a critique, with contempt, of western society and culture.

[@ThePhilosophyOfX]

@@christopherdiamond495 Hi Chris, I must apologize to you, you were correct in your analysis, even in your first post. I was a bit too defensive before, because this is my first essay form KZbin video that I’ve ever done, and I have emotional attachment to my work. As an American I have deep concerns towards our current political system and the direction of the country. I am disgusted by the corruption, and though I was attempting to be objective those views did seep into my video. The problem with as you say, “The beginning of wisdom is to call things as they are,” is that things as they are, are not inspiring to me. On the other hand, living a purposeful life and aspiring to live up to one’s ideals is inspiring to me. I believe America needs a change, and politically I am in favor of major social reforms to ensure that there is a level playing field for all people, and I hope that one day all of humanity will put more value into the well-being of their fellow man. Again, Chris, thanks you very much for taking the time to comment. This is a learning experience for me and your comments are very much appreciated. I will take your thoughts into consideration in my next videos. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@christopherdiamond495]

@@ThePhilosophyOfX First, please accept my warmest wishes to you and yours for a wonderful holiday season. Second, I am also concerned about our cultural and politics. I, too wish that people would treat each other better, and do more to care for one another. Where I believe you and I differ is how we hope to achieve such lofty goals. Government is force, and I don't know a single heart on earth that was ever changed by it. Actions and behaviors may change because of fear, but hearts are never changed by force. Government gives people an easy out. Instead of doing anything about bad situations among people in their communities, many will say "That's what I pay taxes for," and be done with it. And... they don't "pay" taxes... taxes are taken from them. You pay for a meal, or an experience, or a gift... you have no choice in paying taxes, and your vote doesn't really give you any say in how those tax dollars are spent. Pork barrel projects always find their ways into bills on their way to becoming laws and we end up with shit like Shrimp on a Treadmill. We end up funding and taking orders from the military industrial complex, and horrific things are done in our name all over the world for it. We will NEVER elect a president and congress/senate full of perfectly moral angels. So we can't blame it on not having the "right people" in government. Government is a den of murderers and thieves, and so much of the money they take from us goes into the pockets of people who are already wealthy beyond imagination. Corporations don't write the legislation that benefits them. And we can't elect a government that will suddenly flip the script on them without seriously damaging our nation for the foreseeable future. But WITHOUT government... people might have to take just a bit more personal responsibility instead of waiting on Uncle Sam to do something about it. Ghandi said to be the change you want to see in the world. You can only control yourself, but you can influence people in your circle of influence. Some of their hearts will change when they see your consistent action, and their behavior will change. And the cycle repeats. Its slow, painful and arduous, but this is how hearts change... They will never change by having the guns of government pointed at them. Points to ponder, my friend. You've been most charitable, and I've enjoyed our debate/discussion. If you'd like to continue, please don't hesitate to reach out!

[@ThePhilosophyOfX]

@@christopherdiamond495 Hi Chris, I'm curious, where your ideas and influences of government and politics comes from? Are you an anti-government Libertarian, or an Ayn Rand style Libertarian? Maybe, you do not subscribe to any of those labels or philosophies? At a minimum you seem to be someone who is disillusioned with the oligarchical single-party system of government that we currently have. I personally, am not anti-government, but I will say it feels almost impossible to fix our broken system. What I do believe is that we need to start by removing the corrupting influence of money in politics by creating free and fair elections, and repealing the supreme court decisions such as Buckley v. Valeo and Citizens United. This is the only way that we can start to have some real representation from politicians that are not solely bought and owned by their corporate overlords. I am in favor of taking elements of the Scandinavian style systems of government and implementing here at home. I am influenced by the ideas of people like Noam Chomsky, and the Independent news KZbinr, Secular Talk, Kyle Kulinski, as well as other progressive leaders. I am a supporter of the Justice Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders.

[@Jon.......]

THUMBS DOWN for lazy video production values ... you're showing copyrighted movie footage out of relation to what your are talking about.

[@davidbagley1783]

Spiritual blindness

[@inevtuz4185]

How did you turn "The philosophy of the last samurai" into communism vs capitalism issue individualism vs collectivism issue and economics issue, you spend way too much time on /pol/, and japanese are not as nearly as collectivist as one might think, you're talking about the chinese, also japanese were on the side of the nazis during ww2

[@bielpr2009]

You need to be at least 18 to have a google account kid, do you have your parents permission to spread your shit around?

[@bryanstreepy8478]

The narrator doesn't understand western culture.

[@claytonmcwilliams8069]

If I wanted to hear anti American rhetoric narrated by the robot from Rocky 3 or Johnny 5, I'd turn on CNN. You could talk about Japanese culture without saying a word About America or any other country. Its easy, you talk about Jaoan .

[@mirkoboi]

Jesus said this... "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." Meaning isn't really something or somewhere..... It's someone!! Jesus isn't just a religious historical person. Mohammed, Buddha came to make bad people good. But Jesus came to make dead people live.

[@ysal6570]

jesus was a brown man. a palestinian

[@treebeardtheent2200]

A bad idea presented very well with just enough subtlety to be deceitful. The American culture of rugged individualism is based on Responsible Self-Government and is dependent upon individual accountability to God. It doesn't require strict religiosity, but a common respect and general adherence to Biblical moral principles is the sine qua non of the great experiment of freedom. No other nation has exemplified freedom and liberty better than the US, nor has any other country done more good beyond its borders in spreading freedom. But yes the culture has greatly declined. Corporate cronyism has replaced a genuinely competitive free market. It is not an extention of the free market principle, but rather a perversion of it. Other degradations include the celebration of perversity which ought to be shunned and socially rejected. Masculinity has been relegated allowing it's displacement by feminism. Combined, these two factors destroy first the family and finally the entire civilization. Most of the things which can be admired in the samurai can also be found in the true American spirit without some of the serious deficiencies so commonly and conveniently overlooked in that old Japanese culture.

[@benotyourboss]

What is wrong with this voice?

[@HopeOfJoe]

Just play the clip. Talk less

[@geekonomist]

The facts about samurais: - they are the result of a backwards tribal culture which barely advanced beyond Feudal europe. - this beauty you talk about is the same so called beauty ascribed to Pyramids, and gothic cathedrals, all of which are the result of mass collectivisation, of anti-individualism. - the samurais themselves enforced this philosophy, creating the circumstances in which no farmer sought to improve his yields beyond sustenance (thus no John Deers), no forger sought to vastly increase his productivity (thus no Henry Ford), etc etc. This is a well made film with a terrible theme.

[@danhalo1]

I agree. People get so lost in romantic ideas of the Samurai that they fail to comprehend what they were really like in society. There is a reason they went extinct when western cultures influenced Japan.

[@jileel]

@@danhalo1 I disagree, traditional culture including aspects influenced by the warrior caste is alive and well. You can still see students walking down the street with shinai or bows. The samurai caste went extinct, but their influence is still alive in some ways in philosophy, Japanese manners, and martial arts.

[@danhalo1]

@@jileel You missed the point. The samurai were assholes who abused anyone who wasn’t a samurai. The lower orders or peasants were forced into submission by them 24 hours a day.

[@jileel]

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[@alaypatel6050]

Sounds like a communist. Samurai were not socialists. They were just prefectionists.

[@donosvald7446]

Sir, you need to think beyond the words "socialism/communism" and "capitalism". Those things are very new in the history of mankind.

[@knurled1]

The samurai were vicious, cruel and violent. They were members of the upper class and served only themselves and their lord. About time the world dropped the idea that the samurai were good and ethical.

[@jazeapokergoda219]

Took a good movie and added SJW horseshit to it.

[@timcollins2441]

Ok you lost me with your social justice warrior BS.