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Investigate the relationship between science and national identity in Japan, particularly the concept of 'Japanese science'.

Local Expressions of Scientific Universality in Japan

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Investigate the relationship between science and national identity in Japan, particularly the concept of 'Japanese science'.
Philosophical analysis of Saigusa Hiroto's work on Japanese scientific thought.
Historical examination of natural philosophy from the Edo period, focusing on Miura Baien's writings.
Theoretical exploration of the intersection between scientific universality and Japanese cultural identity.
Saigusa proposed a redefined concept of science centered on 'shizen', aligning it with Japanese cultural traits.
Evidence from Edo period writings suggests a unique scientific tradition emerged in early modern Japan.
Integration of science into Japan's cultural genealogy challenges the notion of scientific universality compared to national specificity.

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Randomized trial explores scientific identity in Japan's academia, suggesting a unique cultural integration.

Yating XUE (2025) studied this question.

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