The History of Modern Japanese Philosophy Masakatsu Fujita, Robert Chapeskie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fujita, Masakatsu, Author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (504 p.)

Place of Publication:

Albany SUNY Press, [2026]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

One of the most important introductions to Japanese philosophy, translated from the original Japanese. The History of Modern Japanese Philosophy attempts to describe the entire history of philosophy in Japan from its introduction in the Meiji period to the present day. It offers philosophers and students in English-speaking countries who are interested in Asian and Japanese philosophy and the philosophy of the Kyoto school the foundational knowledge to understand them. Author Masakatsu Fujita focuses on clarifying how Japanese philosophers have dealt with philosophical problems and developed unique thoughts, drawing not only on Western philosophy but also Eastern thought. They stood within the interstice between East and West to open a new prospect on the world of philosophy. With the help of this book a new dialogue of ideas will emerge that will in turn engender new developments in philosophy and thereby further expand the network of philosophical thinking worldwide.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Translators Note

Introduction

Part I The Era of Reception from the West Philosophy in the Meiji Period

Part II The Era of Formation The Philosophy of the Taisho and Early Showa Periods

Part III The Period of Development Postwar Philosophy

Afterword

Postscript to the English Edition / Fujita Masakatsu

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed March 30 2026)

ISBN:

9798855806120