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# Ogyu Sorai

(1666–1728)   Linguist

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Ogyu Sorai was a linguist.

## Quick Facts About Ogyu Sorai

Born March 21, 1666

Died February 28, 1728

Profession Linguist

## About Ogyu Sorai

Japanese philosopher (1666–1728)... \| Ogyū Sorai , pen name Butsusorai/Bussorai (物徂徠), was a Japanese historian, philologist, philosopher, and translator. He has been described as the most influential such scholar during the Edo period Japan. His primary area of study was in applying the teachings of Confucianism to government and socia

##  Quotes by Ogyu Sorai

> [Mathematicians boast of their exacting achievements, but in reality they are absorbed in mental acrobatics and contribute nothing to society.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ogyu-sorai/mathematicians-boast-of-their-exacting-achievements-but-in-reality/)

Ogyu Sorai

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