Hajime Tanabe is a prominent Japanese philosopher known for his contributions to the field of philosophy, particularly in the context of modern Japanese thought. He was influential in developing and interpreting the philosophy of "absolute nothingness" and was a significant figure in the Kyoto School, a group of philosophers in Japan who explored themes of existentialism, phenomenology, and Eastern philosophy. Tanabe's philosophy integrates elements of Western philosophical thought with Eastern traditions, particularly Buddhism.
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