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The New People's Spirit, Formerly Known as the Martial Ethics Theory (新民精神, 原名, 武德論)

Title

The New People's Spirit, Formerly Known as the Martial Ethics Theory (新民精神, 原名, 武德論)

Author

Miao Bin 繆斌

Description

"The New People's Spirit, formerly known as The Theory of Martial Arts" is a book published by the Central Guidance Department of the New People's Association in 1938. Originally titled "The Theory of Martial Ethics", Biao Min's book argues that force is morality and a soldier's responsibility is obedience. The author believes that martial arts is the "way of civil and military unity". The book is divided into 30 chapters that cover subjects such as benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, faith, loyalty, filial piety, courage, honor and disgrace, self-restraint, self-reflection, and righteousness, among others.

Subject Matter

Chinese Martial Arts

Publication Year

1938

Publisher

Central Guidance Department of the New People's Association

Page Count

378

Language

Chinese

Files

NLC416-08jh001531-60497_新民精神,原名,武德論.pdf

Collection

Citation

“The New People's Spirit, Formerly Known as the Martial Ethics Theory (新民精神, 原名, 武德論),” The Bruce Lee Library Research Project, accessed April 19, 2025, https://www.bruceleelibrary.jamescbishop.com/lib/items/show/2348.

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