Nishitani Keiji

Nishitani Keiji (1900-1990) was a prominent Japanese philosopher and a key figure in the Kyoto School, which sought to integrate Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. His work primarily explored existentialism, the nature of reality, and the concept of "nothingness." Nishitani emphasized the importance of understanding one's place in the universe and the interplay between individuality and the larger whole. He drew from Zen Buddhism and influenced modern thought, particularly in philosophy and theology, by addressing profound questions about existence, meaning, and the human experience in a global context.