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Self and self-conduct among the Javanese priyayi elite

American ethnologist11 (2) • Published In 1984 • Pages: 275-290

By: Errington, James Joseph.

Abstract
This article discusses aspects of traditional etiquette, statecraft, and mysticism in Javanese culture and society. In doing so, the article argues for a unitary approach which locates the legitimacy of traditional Javanese elites (Priyayi) in culturally constructed concepts of ethics, aesthetics, and power.
Subjects
Ethnopsychology
Drives and emotions
Sensation and perception
Etiquette
Ethics
Ethos
Ethnosociology
Philosophy
Social relationships and groups
Status, role, and prestige
Form and rules of government
Chief executive
Cosmology
General character of religion
Spirits and gods
Sacred objects and places
Eschatology
Cultural goals
culture
Javanese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1935-1983
Coverage Place
Java, Indonesia
Notes
J. Joseph Errington
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-290)
LCCN
74644326
LCSH
Javanese (Indonesian people)