Reasons for the Rubble: Watsuji Tetsurō's Position in Japan's Postwar Debate about Rationality

A reassessment of Watsuji Tetsurō is undertaken by bringing his changing view of the importance of Francis Bacon to bear on his understanding of the role of "rationality" in Japanese life. This reflection will enable an exploration of the relevance of the modernity / postmodernity distinct...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Philosophy east & west 2001-01, Vol.51 (1), p.1-25
1. Verfasser:	LaFleur, William R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Beliefs, opinions and attitudes Buddhism Civilization Eastern philosophy History Hope Intellectuals Japan Japanese culture Japanese philosophy Marxism Modern philosophy Modernity National culture Philosophers Philosophy Philosophy, Japanese Political philosophy Post-war history Postwar reconstruction Rationality Reason Tetsuro, Watsuji War Watsuji Tetsuro World War II
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Zusammenfassung:	A reassessment of Watsuji Tetsurō is undertaken by bringing his changing view of the importance of Francis Bacon to bear on his understanding of the role of "rationality" in Japanese life. This reflection will enable an exploration of the relevance of the modernity / postmodernity distinction for modern Japanese philosophy.
ISSN:	0031-8221 1529-1898 1529-1898
DOI:	10.1353/pew.2001.0011