Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
3-2020
Abstract
In his works Chora [Derrida, Jacques. 1993. Khôra. Paris: Galilée] and “Comment ne pas parler? Denegations” Derrida used the metaphor chora from Plato’s Timaeus (49a and following) to continue his struggle with the metaphysics of presence. In 1926 Nishida, the founder of the Japanese Kyōto School, used the same metaphor to create a new foundation of philosophy. Nishitani, a disciple of Nishida, developed the work of Nishida in close connection to Zen Buddhist experiences. Derrida tries to show the limits of language within the game of language, whereas Nishitani starts from an experience beyond language, but tries to make it clear in the game of language. Derrida tries to destroy the limits of Western thinking within the dimension of language, whereas Nishitani tries to open up the Zen Buddhist tradition for philosophy. Both try to open up a new dimension of thinking which is not bound to substantialized truth.
Keywords
Philosophy of place, use of language in philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, Japanese philosophy
Discipline
Asian Studies | Philosophy
Research Areas
Humanities
Publication
Comparative and Continental Philosophy
Volume
12
Issue
1
Editor
44
First Page
52
ISSN
1757-0638
Publisher
Equinox Publishing
Embargo Period
4-29-2021
Citation
ELBERFELD, Rolf, & BURIK, Steven.(2020). Translation of: Place: Derrida and Nishitani. Comparative and Continental Philosophy, 12(1), 52.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/3301
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Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/17570638.2020.1721137