Yamazaki Ansai
Japanese philosopher (1619–1682) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yamazaki Ansai (山崎 闇斎, January 24, 1619 – September 16, 1682) was a Japanese philosopher and scholar. He began his career as a Buddhist monk, but eventually came to follow the teachings of Neo-Confucian Zhu Xi. He combined Neo-Confucian ideas with Shinto to create Suika Shinto.
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Yamazaki Ansai | |
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Born | January 24, 1619 (1619-01-24) Kyoto |
Died | September 16, 1682(1682-09-16) (aged 63) Kyoto |
Era | Early Tokugawa Era |
Region | Japan |
School | Buddhism, Neo-Confucianism, Suika Shinto |
Main interests | Ontological Unity, Strict Moral Practice |
Notable ideas | Suika Shinto |
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