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Tetsuro Watsuji

Japanese philosopher (1889–1960).

Born March 1st, 1889 in Himeji.

Died December 26th, 1960 at 71 years old in Kamakura (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
cultural historian, historian, philosopher, university teacher

Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon