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Philosophers of Nothingness: An Essay on the Kyoto School (Nanzan Library of Asian Religion and Culture, 8),New
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The past twenty years have seen the publication of numerous translations and commentaries on the principal philosophers of the Kyoto School, but so far no general overview and evaluation of their thought has been available, either in Japanese or in Western languages. James Heisig, a longstanding participant in these efforts, has filled that gap with Philosophers of Nothingness. In this extensive study, the ideas of Nishida Kitaro, Tanabe Hajime, and Nishitani Keiji are presented both as a consistent school of thought in its own right and as a challenge to the Western philosophical tradition to open itself to the original contribution of Japan.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Philosophers of Nothingness'? A: 'Philosophers of Nothingness' centers on the philosophical ideas of the Kyoto School, specifically the works of Nishida Kitaro, Tanabe Hajime, and Nishitani Keiji, providing a comprehensive overview and evaluation of their contributions to philosophy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by James W. Heisig, who has considerable experience and involvement in the study of the Kyoto School's philosophy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Philosophers of Nothingness' was published on May 1, 2001.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: This book contains 392 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes surrounding the philosophical discourse of the Kyoto School and its implications on Western philosophy.
- Q: Is there a glossary or index in the book? A: The book does not explicitly mention a glossary or index, but it provides a thorough examination of philosophical concepts relevant to its subject matter.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other philosophical texts? A: 'Philosophers of Nothingness' is unique as it fills a gap in the literature by providing a general overview of the Kyoto School, which had previously lacked a comprehensive evaluation in both Japanese and Western contexts.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, scholars, and anyone interested in philosophy, particularly those looking to understand the Kyoto School's contributions and their relevance to Western philosophical traditions, would benefit from this book.