Hirata Atsutane
Hirata Atsutane | |
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Self-portrait by Hirata, made in 1841 at the age of 65. | |
| Born | Ōwada Taneyuki (大和田胤行) October 6, 1776 |
| Died | November 2, 1843 (aged 67) Kubota Domain, Dewa Province, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
Hirata Atsutane (平田 篤胤; 6 October 1776 – 2 November 1843) was a Japanese scholar, conventionally ranked as one of the Four Great Men of Kokugaku (nativist) studies, and one of the most significant 19th century theologians of the Shintō religion. His literary name was Ibukinoya (気吹舎), and his primary assumed name was Daigaku (大壑, Great Abyss). He also used the names Daikaku (大角), Gentaku (玄琢), and Genzui (玄瑞). His personal name was Hanbē (半兵衛).