The Concept of Ekstasis in the Modern Japanese Philosophy of Nishitani Keiji

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2023

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This dissertation develops a philosophical reading of Nishitani Keiji’s 宗教とは何か (1961), translated as Religion and Nothingness (1982), by way of an analysis of ekstasis or ecstasy (脱自 / 脱体). The first aim of this project is to show that Nishitani’s notion of ekstasis bridges ‘existentialism’ and ‘mysticism.’ This bridge serves also as a place for dialogue between Christianity and Buddhism, tradition and modernity, and religion and science. The second aim is to develop, in the course of a discussion of ekstasis, a philosophical reading of Religion and Nothingness. Compared to other works by Kyoto School associated writers, such as Nishida and Watsuji, Nishitani’s book has been relatively neglected within English-language philosophy. This project aims to defend the philosophical significance of Religion and Nothingness and suggest paths for research.

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Philosophy, Buddhist Christian Dialogue, Existentialism, Japanese Philosophy, Kyoto School, Nishitani Keiji, Philosophy of Religion

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178 pages

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