Engaging Japanese Philosophy A Short History

Philosophy challenges our assumptions - especially when it comes to us from another culture. In exploring Japanese philosophy, a dependable guide is essential. The present volume, written by a renowned authority on the subject, offers readers a historical survey of Japanese thought that is both comprehensive and comprehensible.

About the author

Thomas P. Kasulis is University Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus in Comparative Studies at the Ohio State University, where he has taught in the departments of comparative studies, philosophy, and East Asian studies.

Summary

Philosophy challenges our assumptions - especially when it comes to us from another culture. In exploring Japanese philosophy, a dependable guide is essential. The present volume, written by a renowned authority on the subject, offers readers a historical survey of Japanese thought that is both comprehensive and comprehensible.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas P. Kasulis, Thomas P Kasulis
• Publisher: University of hawaii press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.12.2017
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions
• EAN: 9780824874070
• ISBN: 978-0-8248-7407-0
• Pages: 746
• Series: Nanzan Library of Asian Religi; Nanzan Library of Asian Religion & Culture; Nanzan Library of Asian Religi > 4; Nanzan Library of Asian Religion and Culture
• Subjects: PHILOSOPHY / Political, Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Shintoism, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, RELIGION / Buddhism / History, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, RELIGION / Confucianism