The Development of Philosophy in Japan (Classic Reprint): A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of Princeton University in Candidacy for the Degree ... of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Exploring how Japanese thought grew from Enlightenment ideas to a modern philosophy.

This concise study traces shifts in national thinking, its schools, and the role of religion and education in shaping philosophy in Japan. The author outlines three stages of philosophical development, shows how nationalism and historicism rose and then transitioned toward a more self-aware, experimental approach, and examines how Western ideas were studied and adapted. It also explains how religion—Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity—intersected with philosophy and education, influencing public life and personal belief.

• Learn how historical currents like historicism, nationalism, and rationalism influenced Japanese thought.
• See how Buddhism, Shinto, and Christianity contributed to philosophical discourse and social change.
• Discover the role of universities, journals, and translators in spreading Western and native ideas.
• Understand how education and societal reform interacted with philosophical development in Meiji and beyond.

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