Xie Wuliang and the Study of Chinese Philosophy in Japan

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  • 謝无量と日本における中国哲学研究

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In 1916, Xie Wuliang (謝无量) made a significant mark by publishing the first History of Chinese Philosophy authored by a Chinese scholar. Xie produced also a series of works which examined various aspects of Chinese philosophy, including studies on Laozi, Confucius, the Yangming School, and Buddhism. These works positioned Xie as a pioneer in the field of Chinese philosophical inquiry. However, it is crucial to note that several of Xie’s works were not original creations but rather compilations of works directly derived from the Japanese sources. Notably, the History of Chinese Philosophy attributed to Xie was essentially a translated version of Takase Takejiro (高濑武次郎)’s work with a similar title. This reliance on the Japanese studies highlights an early trend in the Chinese philosophical studies, characterized by the adoption and imitation of the Japanese research on “Chinese philosophy” and “Eastern philosophy.”

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