The Kyoto School: An Introduction - Tapa dura

"...an excellent introduction to the work of some of the major figures of the Kyoto School of Philosophy ... the book provides the foundation for a first-rate syllabus for an entire course on the Kyoto School." -- Religious Studies Review

"...Carter skillfully introduces the reader to the complexity of the thought of the Kyoto School thinkers while challenging the reader to continue his or her search by taking advantage of the multiple sources included in the Selected Bibliography. One leaves this book with a sense of a deeper appreciation of the distinctiveness of the Kyoto School thinkers and their struggle to elucidate what Nishida terms as 'unspeakable.'" -- Journal of Buddhist Ethics

"Robert Carter's skill at making complex philosophical concepts comprehensible is once again in evidence in this excellent book ... With its lucid explanations, emphasis on the relevance of Kyoto school thought to everyday life, and concrete examples, The Kyoto School is an excellent text for a course on Japanese philosophy--all the more so because of its ample references to recent literature, glossary of terms, and helpful bibliography." -- Monumenta Nipponica