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Andrea Leonardi
Department Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Department of Italian Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies Position Professor |
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| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2024/03 |
| Type | Academic Paper |
| Title | Nishida Kitarō’s Self-Aware System of Universals
The Body as Incarnation of the Absolute |
| Contribution Type | Single author |
| Journal | 京都外国語『IGNIS』 |
| Journal Type | Japan |
| Volume, Issue, Page | (3),pp.1-20 |
| Total page number | 20 |
| Responsible for | すべて |
| Authorship | Lead author |
| Details | Nishida’s self-aware system of universals is often disregarded and seen as a temporary diversion in the progression of his philosophy. However, this system represents an innovative advancement of the concept of place and deserves comprehensive analysis on its own merits. Furthermore,
it contains numerous elements that anticipate subsequent developments in Nishida’s philosophy. By examining the system’s primary characteristics we can gain valuable insight into its significance. Additionally, this essay highlights the overlooked concept of the body as the noematic content of the universal of self-awareness. Not only does this concept present Nishida’s initial original solution to the mind-body problem, but it also serves as a foundation for his subsequent exploration of the historical body. Lastly, I consider the two main theoretical challenges that contributed to the neglect of the system in Nishida’s later years. |