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The entrance fee deadline has passed, and submissions must be in by
4/1 (the earlier the more convenient for me...) So keep an eye out on
this group for the eventual winner (TBA around 4-17) and then the
posting of all entries on the Samurai Archives.

I live in the state of Hawaii, where the time zone is
different from the mainland till what time there can I
enter my story on the day of the deadline which is
tommorow April 1st?
--- Kitsuno <samurai-listowner@...>
wrote:

> The entrance fee deadline has passed, and
> submissions must be in by
> 4/1 (the earlier the more convenient for me...) So
> keep an eye out on
> this group for the eventual winner (TBA around 4-17)
> and then the
> posting of all entries on the Samurai Archives.
>
>
>
>

I

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As I continue to put together my graduate thesis, I just wanted to get some feedback from everyone. I have done alot of writing and revising, but Im still searching for that one sentence that puts everything together for me. I know what I want to say, but sometimes it's hard to put those things into writing. I think asking this question will spark something for me, as I know there are several informed and educated people in this group who know far more than I.

In your opinion, were there differences in the philosophy of seppuku during the reign of the Tokugawa as opposed to the period of time leading up to the Tokugawa period? If so, what were they?

For me, the first thing that comes to mind is the lack of widespread warfare during the Tokugawa reign. This alters the significance of seppuku during this period, in my opinion.

Your ideas and input would be grately appreciated.

Jonathan


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Good monrning.

As I understand, seppuku was the way a samurai redemes
his honor from a mistake he commited.
Then as I see this; there must be no difference at
all.
Do you know the formal process and the significance of
each part of the ritual ??? If not I will be glad to
help you.

Bye.

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Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am quite familiar with the process of seppuku. I have been researching seppuku for the past 3-4 years for this project, specifically its social and political significance during the Tokugawa Period. My argument is that the significance of seppuku changed during the Tokugawa due to several factors... The greatest of of these being the absence of widespread warfare to the extent in which it occured during the Sengoku Jidai.

I just wanted to see if anyone had a strong opinion about the changes in the philosophy of seppuku since the time of its inception.

Jonathan

federico trejos <federicotrejos@...> wrote: Good monrning.

As I understand, seppuku was the way a samurai redemes
his honor from a mistake he commited.
Then as I see this; there must be no difference at
all.
Do you know the formal process and the significance of
each part of the ritual ??? If not I will be glad to
help you.

Bye.

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Jonathan,

Fascinating!! In my sociology undergraduate days I found Dirkheim's "Le
Suicide" a stimulating read, having already read much about seppuku. Seeing
your post I recalled a fragment of memory that said Roman soldiers also
committed suicide in a similar way to Samurai. I went looking for some evidence
in google with "roman soldier suicide" (no quotes), and whilst not finding any
evidence I have spent the last couple of hours reading Roman history! One of
the links (we come to the point) comprised essays in three parts with the title
"Suicide in a cultural history perspective". Part 3 deals with other cultures.
The essays begin here:
http://www.med.uio.no/ipsy/ssff/engelsk/menuculture/Retterstol1.htm

Part 3 dealing with other cultures is here:
http://www.med.uio.no/ipsy/ssff/engelsk/menuculture/Retterstol3.htm

The text concerning Japanese culture is short and I doubt that it offers you
anything new, but others may be interested in the general reading.

Best regards,

Barry Thomas
(Melbourne, Australia)

----- Original Message -----
From: "jonathan ellgen" <jpellgen@...>
To: <samuraihistory@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 9:04 AM
Subject: [samuraihistory] Opinions on seppuku for my graduate thesis


As I continue to put together my graduate thesis, I just wanted to get some
feedback from everyone. I have done alot of writing and revising, but Im still
searching for that one sentence that puts everything together for me. I know
what I want to say, but sometimes it's hard to put those things into writing. I
think asking this question will spark something for me, as I know there are
several informed and educated people in this group who know far more than I.

In your opinion, were there differences in the philosophy of seppuku during
the reign of the Tokugawa as opposed to the period of time leading up to the
Tokugawa period? If so, what were they?

For me, the first thing that comes to mind is the lack of widespread warfare
during the Tokugawa reign. This alters the significance of seppuku during this
period, in my opinion.

Your ideas and input would be grately appreciated.

Jonathan

Barry,

Thanks for your insight. I will look into that. I turned in a good portion of my thesis, but I can always find a place to add to it if I run across something new. Take care!

Jonathan

Barry Thomas <warlord@...> wrote: Jonathan,

Fascinating!! In my sociology undergraduate days I found Dirkheim's "Le
Suicide" a stimulating read, having already read much about seppuku. Seeing
your post I recalled a fragment of memory that said Roman soldiers also
committed suicide in a similar way to Samurai. I went looking for some evidence
in google with "roman soldier suicide" (no quotes), and whilst not finding any
evidence I have spent the last couple of hours reading Roman history! One of
the links (we come to the point) comprised essays in three parts with the title
"Suicide in a cultural history perspective". Part 3 deals with other cultures.
The essays begin here:
http://www.med.uio.no/ipsy/ssff/engelsk/menuculture/Retterstol1.htm

Part 3 dealing with other cultures is here:
http://www.med.uio.no/ipsy/ssff/engelsk/menuculture/Retterstol3.htm

The text concerning Japanese culture is short and I doubt that it offers you
anything new, but others may be interested in the general reading.

Best regards,

Barry Thomas
(Melbourne, Australia)

----- Original Message -----
From: "jonathan ellgen" <jpellgen@...>
To: <samuraihistory@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 9:04 AM
Subject: [samuraihistory] Opinions on seppuku for my graduate thesis


As I continue to put together my graduate thesis, I just wanted to get some
feedback from everyone. I have done alot of writing and revising, but Im still
searching for that one sentence that puts everything together for me. I know
what I want to say, but sometimes it's hard to put those things into writing. I
think asking this question will spark something for me, as I know there are
several informed and educated people in this group who know far more than I.

In your opinion, were there differences in the philosophy of seppuku during
the reign of the Tokugawa as opposed to the period of time leading up to the
Tokugawa period? If so, what were they?

For me, the first thing that comes to mind is the lack of widespread warfare
during the Tokugawa reign. This alters the significance of seppuku during this
period, in my opinion.

Your ideas and input would be grately appreciated.

Jonathan





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Hi.

Roman soldiers supposably fell on their swords.