3 Review(s)

Evolution of the Japanese, Social and Psychic by Sidney Lewis Gulick is an in-depth exploration of Japanese culture and psychology, written by an American missionary and scholar who spent several years in Japan. In this work, Gulick examines the unique social structures, traditions, and psychological traits of the Japanese people, aiming to understand how these elements evolved over centuries.Gulick discusses various aspects of Japanese life, from family and social hierarchies to religious beliefs and customs. He contrasts Japanese society with Western norms, analyzing differences in thought processes, emotional expression, and social interactions. Gulick attributes these distinctions to Japan’s long-standing isolation, as well as its cultural heritage, and argues that such traits are the result of a gradual social and psychological evolution distinct from Western influences.