Yoritomo-Tashi's Common Sense, How to Exercise It—a philosophical guide on developing practical wisdom, reasoning power, and sound judgment through twelve lessons. Attributed to the 12th-century Japanese Shogun. Narrated by Thomas Rose with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About the Work

Common Sense, How to Exercise It is one of three seminal philosophical works attributed to the 12th-century Japanese Shogun Yoritomo-Tashi (1147–1199). Through twelve lessons, the work explores what common sense is, how to fight illusion, develop reasoning power, control impulse, overcome sentimentality, and apply practical wisdom to daily life. The author cloths his teachings in fables and appealing legends, offering an Eastern perspective on acquiring this essential but often-overlooked art of sound judgment and practical thinking.

✍️ About Yoritomo-Tashi

Yoritomo-Tashi (1147–1199) was a Japanese Shogun whose philosophical teachings were translated and popularized in the West in the early 20th century. His works blend Eastern wisdom with practical life guidance, offering insights into reason, self-control, and balanced living. Note: Modern scholarship questions the authenticity of these attributions, but the works remain valuable philosophical texts regardless of authorship.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Thomas Rose brings engaging narration to Lily Berthelot De La Boileverie's translation, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for those seeking practical philosophy, self-improvement guidance, and Eastern wisdom on developing sound judgment.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Common Sense, How to Exercise It
• 00:11 – Preface/Announcement
• 07:40 – Lesson I: What is Common Sense?
• 30:28 – Lesson II: The Fight Against Illusion
• 46:47 – Lesson III: Development of Reasoning Power
• 1:07:18 – Lesson IV: Common Sense and Impulse
• 1:25:21 – Lesson V: The Dangers of Sentimentality
• 1:42:40 – Lesson VI: Utility of Common Sense in Daily Life
• 1:59:51 – Lesson VII: Power of Deduction
• 2:18:01 – Lesson VIII: How to Acquire Common Sense
• 2:43:18 – Lesson IX: Common Sense and Action
• 3:00:48 – Lesson X: The Most Thorough Business Man
• 3:19:49 – Lesson XI: Common Sense and Self-Control
• 3:34:19 – Lesson XII: Common Sense Does Not Exclude Great Aspirations

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