Special lecture in 2016 “Global Trends Japan”

Among the intersection of the light and shadow of the global in the 21st century, the future theory and the sense of crisis are mixed. Informationization has deepened the mutual understanding of the world, but conflicts due to local conflicts, ethnic groups, religion, etc. and the North-South gap are increasing. In order to solve the problem, it is necessary to properly deal with the collective wisdom of mankind. From internationalization to globalization, furthermore, a new horizon toward globalization must be questioned. We will examine the total civilization in human beings, society, the world and history, understanding and reforming the relationship between thought, theory, practice and academics.