The 5th D. T. Suzuki - Kitaro Nishida Memorial Kanazawa University International Award Ceremony and Commemorative Lecture

Event Details

The Kanazawa University International Award Office is pleased to announce that Mr. John C. Maraldo, a well-known scholar of Japanese philosophy, has been selected as the winner of the 5th Kanazawa University International Award.
Therefore, a commemorative lecture titled "The Promise of Nishida's Philosophy" will be held as follows.

【Event Details】
<Memorial Lecture
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Venue: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa Peacock Room (3F)
2-15-1 Honmachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture (in front of Kenrokuen Exit of JR Kanazawa Station)
Awardee: Mr. John C. MARALDO, University of North Florida Emeritus Professor
Theme: "The Promise of Nishida Philosophy
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Note: The lecture will be delivered and facilitated in Japanese.

Please apply from the following URL:
　　　　　　https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S19115253/
*The bus to the venue (capacity of 37 passengers on a first-come, first-served basis) will be available. The bus will depart from the main entrance of Kanazawa University headquarters building (Kakuma/Naka area) at 3:00 p.m.
Please choose whether you need the bus or not when you register. to the event

Application deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
　　　　　

Kitaro Nishida, born on May 19, 1870 in Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a world-renowned philosopher. His writings and his life, including Japan's first full-fledged philosophical book "The Study of the Good" have given broad and deep insights into today's philosophical questions and the way people live their lives. His philosophy, known as "Nishida's philosophy" has influenced not only philosophy but also various academic fields.

Would you like to take some time out of your busy daily routine to think about your life? We look forward to your participation!

For inquiries, please contact
Kanazawa University International Award Secretariat (General Affairs Department General Affairs Division)
TEL: +81-76-264-5010/5012
E-mail: award@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp