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This book is a major early work of Japanese philosopher Wataru Hiromatsu (1933-1994). Originally published in 1972, the primary theme
is overcoming the subject-object schema of modern philosophy.
Hiromatsu seeks to replace this subject-object schema with what he calls the intersubjective fourfold structure, in which “the given is valid as something more to someone as someone more.” This fourfold structure is not a sum of four independent elements, but exists only as a functional relationship. From this relationist point of view, Hiromatsu develops his philosophical theory as a systematic critique of “reification,” defined as the hypostatizing misconception of a functional relation.
Hiromatsu seeks to replace this subject-object schema with what he calls the intersubjective fourfold structure, in which “the given is valid as something more to someone as someone more.” This fourfold structure is not a sum of four independent elements, but exists only as a functional relationship. From this relationist point of view, Hiromatsu develops his philosophical theory as a systematic critique of “reification,” defined as the hypostatizing misconception of a functional relation.
Price: $157.00
Pages: 212
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Series: Brill's Series on Modern East Asia in a Global Historical Perspective
Publication Date:
22 August 2024
ISBN: 9789004533141
Format: Hardcover
Wataru Hiromatsu (1933-1994) was a Japanese philosopher who taught at the University of Tokyo, Department of History and Philosophy
of Science. He developed his own philosophy based on Marx, phenomenology, and epistemology.
Michael A. Santone, Jr. (translator) studied as a graduate student at the University of Tokyo under Hiromatsu. Santone taught philosophy at Temple University, Japan Campus, and now works as an independent researcher.
Michael A. Santone, Jr. (translator) studied as a graduate student at the University of Tokyo under Hiromatsu. Santone taught philosophy at Temple University, Japan Campus, and now works as an independent researcher.