The Inevitable Return Of The Great White Dope

November 10, 2009 in Codex, Needless
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A Natural Process ~ Needless E18

Hierarchical structure of Feudal Japan

In Japan, merchants were seen as the lowest class of citizens as they lived off others’ labour. Often they were made to live in separate parts of the village and were not allowed to consort with other classes except when doing business.

Four occupations

The four divisions of society refers to the model of society in ancient China and was a meritocratic social class system in China, and other subsequently influenced Confucian societies. The four castes — gentry, farmers, artisans and merchants — are combined to form the term Shìnónggōngshāng (士農工商). The concept was first brought up in the Confucian classic Spring and Autumn Annals, and was influential in countries with Confusian influence. It has been adapted into Japanese as “Shi,nō,kō,shō” (士農工商)

Agrarianism

Agrarianism is a social and political philosophy which stresses the viewpoint that a rural or semi-rural lifestyle, most especially agricultural pursuits such as farming or ranching, leads to a fuller, happier, cleaner, and more sustainable way of life for both individuals and society as a whole.