Caritative Philosophy in Japan's Traditional Martial Arts

The article is devoted to the analysis of traditional martial arts of Japan as a socio-cultural determinant of caritative (peace-loving) activity. Martial arts are considered by the author as a system of spiritual values that functions in specific, heterogeneous conditions. On the one hand, the author analyzes the continuity of the fighting, military spirit, and traditions that are inherent in Japanese martial arts. On the other hand, circumstances are taken into account that adapt traditional martial arts to modern realities, where the latter exist in the problem field of secular humanism. It is relevant to study philosophical, social, cultural, and religious determinants, motives, activating the idea of committing acts in a certain circle of subjects – followers of a particular martial art. The basic principles of humanism and spiritual generosity ("caritivity") applied in modern schools of traditional martial arts of Japan are analyzed.