The Development of Philosophy in Japan - A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of Princeton University, in Candidacy for the Degree, of Doctor of Philosophy #263844

It is helpful, nay, even necessary for our present task to have a general knowledge of the mental characteristics of the Japanese. The mental play in the theatre of a nation can be fully understood only in and through our thorough familiarity with some main and significant traits of its actors. If we neglect this preliminary study we can hardly penetrate into the real nature of what has been happening.