Nishitani Keiji

Essays and Reflections 2

Sova P. K. Cerda & James W. Heisig, eds.

This second of two volumes of translations by the celebrated Japanese philosopher Nishitani Keiji, comprises contains a collection of 14 essays on philosophy and religion, myth and religion, and the encounter with modern science and technology. 2 pieces on literature and the arts, and 3 dialogues with leading scholars from Japan and abroad round out this picture of an extraordinary mind whose influence, both personal and academic, has helped gain international recognition for traditions of thought long underappreciated in Western philosophical circles.

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“Steeped in existentialism and Zen Buddhism, sensitive to the cultural and intellectual upheavals of his time, Nishitani brought his Kyoto School insights onto the stage of postwar global philosophy. The range and depth of his vision shine through time and again in this provocative selection of writings.”  — Thomas P. Kasulis

“If at the end of this century scholars look back to the twentieth, I believe they’ll count Nishitani as one of that century’s foremost thinkers. How wonderful, then, to have so many valuable pieces of his writing available in two compact volumes.” — Graham Parkes

“Nishitani Keiji remains one of the most celebrated and discussed figures of intercultural and interreligious philosophy. This unprecedented collection of his essays will be enthusiastically welcomed by scholars and students alike.” — Bret W. Davis

“This book provides a comprehensive overview of Nishitani’s diverse interests and the evolution of his thought. It will undoubtedly serve as a valuable resource for potential new scholars of a significant figure in twentieth-century philosophy. — Raquel Bouso

“These volumes provide us with the essential readings of arguably one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. In these essays, we encounter Nishitani as he engages the philosophical and existential problems that define our times and that will determine our future.” – Steve Lofts