Kitarō Nishida
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Summary
Kitarō Nishida was born on May 19, 1870[1], in Kahoku[2]. He died on June 7, 1945[3], in Kamakura[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,737 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tōkei-ji Temple[9]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[10]
- Native language: Japanese[11]
- Ethnic group: Japanese people[12]
- Employer: Kyoto University[13], Taisho University[14], Ōtani University[15], Fourth Higher School[16], Kyoto College of Technology[17], Yamaguchi Higher School[18]
- Educated at: Tokyo Imperial University[19], Fourth Higher School[20], Ishikawa Normal School[21]
- Notable work: An Inquiry into the Good[22], eternal now[23]
- Award received: Order of Culture[24]
- Member of: Imperial Academy[25]
- Religion or worldview: Japanese Zen[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Movement: Kyoto School[28]
- Commons category: Kitarō Nishida[29]
- Cause of death: uremia[30]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[31]
- Family name: Nishida[32]
- Relative: Takezō Kaneko[33], Fumi Takahashi[34]
- Student of: Hōjō Tokiyuki[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[37]
- Name in native language: 西田幾多郎[38]
- Art name: 寸心[39]
- Name in kana: にしだ きたろう[40]
- Interested in: Philosopher's Walk[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kitarō Nishida include Philosopher's Walk[42], a path[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1890[45].
Why It Matters
Kitarō Nishida has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Tetsuro Watsuji[48], a cultural historian[49], 1889–1960[50], of Japan[51], awarded the Order of Culture[52], specialised in ethics[53].
Entities named for him include Philosopher's Walk[42], a path[43], in Japan[44], founded in 1890[45].
FAQs
Where was Kitarō Nishida born?
Kitarō Nishida's place of birth was Kahoku[2].
Where did Kitarō Nishida die?
Kitarō Nishida died in Kamakura[4].
What did Kitarō Nishida do for work?
Kitarō Nishida worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Kitarō Nishida go to school?
Kitarō Nishida was educated at Tokyo Imperial University[19], Fourth Higher School[20], and Ishikawa Normal School[21].
What awards did Kitarō Nishida receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[24].
Who did Kitarō Nishida influence?
Kitarō Nishida has been cited as an influence by Tetsuro Watsuji[48].