The Philosopher's Zone - Japanese Philosophy - A Short Overview

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Japanese philosophy - a short overview

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This program is a REPEAT - it was first broadcast on 9 October 2010.

Since the 5th century, Japanese philosophy has assimilated and adapted foreign philosophies to its native worldview: picking and choosing ideas about self, government and social order from Confucianism, Buddhism and Western thought. But does this mishmash of thinking create a unique Japanese philosophy?

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Guests

Thomas Kasulis
Professor
Department of Comparative Studies
Ohio State University
United States

Further Information

Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Japanese philosophy (online entry)
By Thomas Kasulis

Shaminsen 6 - Yoshida Brothers (music used at end of program)

Yoshida Brothers

Publications

Title: Engaging Japanese Philosophy
Author: Thomas Kasulis
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (forthcoming)

Title: Shinto: The Way Home
Author: Thomas Kasulis
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (2004)

Presenter

Alan Saunders

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