Ontology of Production

"Ontology of Production is an intellectual breakthrough. By genuinely respecting Nishida Kitaro's commitment to 'Western philosophy,' William Haver corrects long-standing misinterpretations of the philosopher's work. The translations themselves are astonishing. Until reading this book, I had not imagined that such fidelity to the original was possible between Japanese and English." - Naoki Sakai, author of Translation and Subjectivity: On "Japan" and Cultural Nationalism

“These well-crafted translations make three important essays by Nishida Kitaro, Japan’s preeminent philosopher, available to English-language readers. In the introduction, William Haver suggests a new way of reading the essays, one that explains the ways that Nishida’s work helps us to better understand the contemporary world.” - Christian Uhl, Ghent University

“It should be regarded not only as an introduction to Nishida’s thought and the richness of twentieth-century Japanese philosophy but also as an invitation to investigate the Eastern traditions that account for so much of its depth and mystical appeal.” - Germaine A. Hoston, Political Theory

“Ontology of Production promises a remarkable – albeit challenging – journey that is well worth the pursuit.” - David Baronov, Marx & Philosophy Review of Books