(not applicable to everyone of course, never 100% but majority of tendency)Īlso Samurai (Japan) focus on spirits(meditation) to determine what's right whereas the Knights seem to focus on mind to determine what's right based on what Christianity preach.Īnd today you could still see those values as the fundamental mindsets in both cultures. We could see those values as a foundations for both Japanese and Roman Empire background people today. Knights often changed lords for more wealth or status in society betraying their last Lord. Absolute loyalty is everything in the Samurai's way of life if they ever dishonor or fail their leader they will take their own lives. In short, While European knights work for money and their own interests which include maintaining their social status and perception, Samurais live for total honor, loyalty and truth(love) while protecting the society. He could be deadly in combat and yet so gentle and compassionate with children and the weak.Ĭare for the aged Bushido values in Japanese (source: )
He was often very stoic with a deep and strong philosophical passion. Medieval Knight (source: )Īn appreciation and respect of life was also imperative, as it added balance to the warrior character of the true Bushido warrior. Thou shalt be generous and giving of ones self.ġ0.Thou shalt be champion of the right and good at all times, and at all times oppose the forces of evil.Ĭodes of Chivalry include the following values: duty, honor, honesty, dedication, commitment, fidelity (loyalty), truth, courage, and kindness. Thou shalt show loyalty to truth and to your pledged word.ĩ. Thou shalt obey the orders of those appointed above you, as long as those orders do not conflict with what you know to be just.Ĩ. Thou shalt wage unceasing and merciless war against all that is evil.ħ. Thou shalt refuse to retreat before the enemy.Ħ. Thou shalt have respect and pity for all weakness and steadfastness in defending them.ĥ. Thou shalt be willing to defend your values.ģ. Thou shalt follow the dictates of moral conscience.Ģ. Similarities come in the rules or code which they follow in order to maintain the society in peace.ġ.
It looks like there are so many similarities between those two codes of ethics or ways of life, as well as differences as the basic foundation/mindsets which are still present today in my opinion.īoth are warriors who at the time, one of highest position and important in the society where protects their people such as peasants and other weak.
I have found some interesting article about Chivalry, European knights, and Bushido, Samurai of Japan.
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