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In de ban van Jarmush Ghostdog meteen Hagakure - The Book of the Samurai besteld:

The philosophy of Hagakure is typical of the unique blend of Zen and Confucianism that was prevalent during Edo Era (1600-1868) Japan. This particular social system was promulgated by the Tokugawa Shogunate because it added to the focus of Zen the Confucian emphasis on ancestor worship, which strengthened the status quo and the concept of feudal class systems. I.e. by preaching filial piety and devotion to one's father's trade, it further entrenched the idea that farmers beget farmers and warriors beget warriors. To complain about one's position would be to discredit one's parents, and to break laws would be to bring unbearable shame upon all of one's family and associates.

The end is important in all things.