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 - Softcover

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Explore how Japanese thought grew from Enlightenment to modern self‑awareness. This scholarly study traces the long arc of philosophy in Japan, charting three distinct stages and the shifting roles of nationalism, historicism, and rationalism. It explains how religion, education, and periodical literature shaped ideas that moved Japan toward the Meiji era and beyond.

In accessible terms, the work shows how Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity interacted with Western thought to form a uniquely Japanese philosophical profile. It highlights key thinkers, translations, and institutional changes, illuminating how philosophy became a lived, public conversation in Japan.

• How historical movements influenced Japanese philosophy and national identity


• The role of religion and education in shaping ideas and debate


• Important figures, translations, and periodicals that spread philosophical thought


• Connections between philosophy and broader social and political changes

Ideal for readers of intellectual history, East Asian studies, and the history of ideas who want a clear, evidence‑based account of how philosophy developed in Japan.

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