Publisher's Synopsis
This volume of seminal work in Japanese philosophy presents a well-balanced contemporary philosophical orientation suitable for students coming to the material for the first time. Taking a thematic approach to the Japanese philosophical tradition, the volume presents the best available translations of key texts, with selections grouped around identifiable areas of metaphysical, logical, epistemological, ethical and aesthetic issues. Each section, as well as each selection, is introduced by the editors, who are recognized experts in Japanese philosophy.
