The Library of Economics, the University of Tokyo 120th Anniversary of its Founding and 100th Anniversary of the Donation of Adam Smith Collection: Commemorative Online Lecture "Passing the Baton of Wisdom"
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#1 The History of 120 Years of the Library of Economics, the University of Tokyo [JP]
This video gives you a brief overview on the history of 120 years of the Library of Economics, the University of Tokyo. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese.
#2 Viewing from the Collection of the Library of Economics, the University of Tokyo [JP]
In this lecture, the image of Adam Smith is examined based on the books he previously owned, which are an extremely rare collection owned by the Graduate School of Economics, the University of Tokyo. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese.
#3 Did Inazō Nitobe Read the "Adam Smith Collection" He Purchased? [JP]
Why did Nitobe decide to purchase over 300 books, most of which being unable to be classified as economics? What intrigued him the most? In addition, the lecture will cover how Smith was accepted by the general public during the period between early Meiji era and 200 years after his birth (1923). NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese.
#4 My Research on Adam Smith and the Adam Smith Collection at the Library of Economics, the University of Tokyo [JP]
The Adam Smith Collection at the Library of Economics, the University of Tokyo includes Linnaeus's "Systema Naturae" and Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle," which were used by Smith for his research on biology while writing "The Wealth of Nations." The lecture introduces you to the outcome and procedure of the research based on the above literature. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese.
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