Keiji Nishitani

Philosopher

Birthday February 27, 1900

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Japan

DEATH DATE Nov 24, 1990 (90)

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About

Existentialist philosopher and professor who was famous for his work Religion and Nothingness from 1961.

Before Fame

He obtained his Ph.D. from Kyoto University in 1924.

Trivia

He held the Chair of Philosophy and Religion at Kyoto University for nearly 30 years before his death.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Japan.

Associated With

He spent a portion of his life in Kyoto where film actress Kimiko Ikegami grew up.