141th UTokyo Open Lecture, Autumn 2025
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To what extent should lifestyles of the individual be respected by the law?
Recently, many issues related to lifestyles of individuals have been discussed in Japan, such as separate surnames for married couples, same-sex marriage, official coverage of medical care, and privacy protection issues. I would like to explain the policies in the Japanese constitution and civil law, and consider how to solve such problems in the current situation.NOTE: - This lecture was condu…
Human Co-flowering
I will discuss the possibility of humans flowering together with others, which differs from the view of humanity based on modern Western onto-theology. This view values events that are in the process of becoming rather than being, and coexistence with others rather than the individual, and I would like to examine situations in which mutual transformation flourishes.NOTE: - This lecture was cond…
Why Do Living Organisms Age and Die?
The origin of “death” can be traced back to a time even before life itself began. Although this may sound paradoxical, death appears to have been involved from the very moment life emerged. In contrast, “aging,” which precedes death, seems to have appeared much more recently—and may even be unique to humans. In this lecture, I will explore the biological meaning of both aging and death, and consi…
Just Being: Reconsidering Eastern Values
In our daily lives, we are constantly striving and living in a mode of doing, but this also causes suffering. I believe that we need to reconsider the value of simply being, which is rooted in Eastern values.NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.
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