Book: The Theory of Japan's National Polity and Pure Socialism: Volume 2
- Ryota Nakanishi
- Jun 30
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🔻 BOOK DATA - The Theory of Japan's National Polity and Pure Socialism
English Title: Book: The Theory of Japan's National Polity and Pure Socialism: Volume 2
Author: Ikki Kita
ISBN: 9789887115205
Language: English
Publisher: Ryota Nakanishi
(Jun 3, 2025)
This constitutes the inaugural English translation of Ikki Kita's seminal work, The Theory of Japan's National Polity and Pure Socialism (1906), alternatively entitled Kokutairon and Pure Socialism. Volume 2 comprises all the chapters from Part III. The full text is an analysis and commentary on socialism. The full text focuses on Ikki Kita's theories of economic justice, social democracy, and the relationship between socialism and the Japanese national polity. The complete translation of the original book, comprising five volumes, is now available.
The subsequent assertion has been proffered by the publisher of said publication:
This substantial translation project, encompassing five volumes, aims to provide a comprehensive translation of The Theory of Japan's National Polity and Pure Socialism (1906). It bears a notable resemblance to an ancient work by Motoyuki Takabatake (1886–1928), who is renowned for his inaugural complete Japanese translation of Karl Marx's Das Kapital. The separate publication of the aforementioned text has its precedent by the author Ikki Kita, who published part one (under the title "Economics of Pure Socialism" on November 1, 1906, banned a day before its release date) and part three (under the title "Philosophy of Pure Socialism" on July 13, 1906, banned in 1910). Furthermore, the notion of his brother Reikichi Kita (1885-1961) to publish the English translation of the fourth part of Kokutairon and Pure Socialism provided a rational foundation for this complete English translation project and its suitable publication form, taking into account the current state of writing technology.
The aforementioned task has been completed. The primary objective of this publisher is to engage in neo-classical studies, which entail the synthesis of kokugaku (national studies) and yōgaku (Western learning). The aim of this synthesis is to facilitate the rediscovery of the state's essence, historical truth, authentic forms of patriotism, and national spirit. These elements have been obscured and distorted for extended periods, ranging from decades to centuries, under the influence of the ruling establishment and their class interests. The objective is straightforward, as previously outlined, and the necessary materials are currently readily available. It is encouraging to observe a growing trend of such literature, which suggests a potential for further development in this area.
In this place, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the genuine readers and distributors who dedicated their time and resources to this endeavor.
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