Seiyō tetsugakushi yō

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Hatano Seiichi's Seiyō tetsugakushi yō (1907) was a foundational work in Japan, offering the first comprehensive survey of Western philosophy. Hatano, a prominent scholar, also explored Christianity through a philosophical lens in works like Kirisuto-kyō no kigen (1909) and Shūkyō tetsugaku (1935). His writings were widely studied in Japanese universities, making him a key figure in introducing Western philosophical thought to Japan.1

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Hatano’s Seiyō tetsugakushi yō (“Outline of the History of Western Philosophy”), written in 1907, was the first serious attempt in Japan to produce a survey of Western philosophy and soon became required reading for all university students. During the following years, Hatano did a series of…
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Hatano’s Seiyō tetsugakushi yō (“Outline of the History of Western Philosophy”), written in 1907, was the first serious attempt in Japan to produce a survey of Western philosophy and soon became required reading for all university students. During the following years, Hatano did a series of…
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