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Takeshi Umehara

うめはら たけし

Umehara Takeshi

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1925-03-20 （Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan）
死没
2019-01-12 （Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan） 93歳
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese
居住地歴
Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan → Chita District / Okazaki area, Aichi Prefecture, Japan → Kyoto City, Japan

経歴

職業
Philosopher, Critic, University Professor, Writer
活動期間
1952年〜2019年
所属
Ritsumeikan University (former professor), Kyoto City University of Arts (former president, emeritus professor), International Research Center for Japanese Studies (founding director, emeritus), Japan PEN Club (former president), Monotsukuri University (founding president)
所属団体
Japan PEN Club, The Association for Article 9 (co-founder/call signatory)
影響を受けた人物
Kitaro Nishida, Motoo Tanabe, Tokuryu Yamauchi, Michitaro Tanaka, Tetsuro Watsuji, Daisetz Suzuki, Shunpei Ueyama, Takeo Kuwabara, Aristotle, René Descartes, Heraclitus, Martin Heidegger, Friedrich Nietzsche
影響を与えた人物
Hiroki Azuma, Motohiko Izawa, Yasui Yutaka

学歴

No.8 High School (old system, Nagoya)
Division of Liberal Arts / Humanities
期間: 〜1945
卒業年: 1945
国: Japan
Old-system high school (Nagoya)
Kyoto University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Letters / Department of Philosophy
学位: 学士
期間: 1945-1948
卒業年: 1948
国: Japan
Graduated after returning to university post-war
Kyoto University Graduate School, Special Research Student (Philosophy)
期間: 1948-1949
卒業年: 1949
国: Japan
Special research student (non-degree)

受賞歴

Buddhist Propagation Cultural Award
1969
主催: Buddhist Propagation Cultural Award
結果: 受賞
Mainichi Publishing Culture Award
1972
対象作品: The Hidden Cross (Horyu-ji theory)
主催: Mainichi Newspapers
結果: 受賞
Osaragi Jiro Prize
1974
対象作品: Songs from the Water's Bottom (on Kakinomoto no Hitomaro)
主催: Osaragi Jiro Prize
結果: 受賞
Otani Takejiro Prize
1986
主催: Otani Takejiro Prize
結果: 受賞
Chunichi Culture Award
1991
主催: Chunichi Shimbun
結果: 受賞
Person of Cultural Merit
1992
主催: Government of Japan
結果: 選出
NHK Broadcasting Culture Award
1992
主催: NHK
結果: 受賞
Honorary Citizen of Kyoto City
1998
主催: City of Kyoto
結果: 称号授与
Order of Culture
1999
主催: Government of Japan
結果: 受章
Japan Cultural Design Award
2008
主催: Japan Cultural Design Award
結果: 受賞
Junior Third Rank (posthumous)
2019
主催: Government of Japan
結果: 叙位

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Thoughts on Hell

1967年 Philosophy

A study tracing concepts of hell from antiquity to modern times and their relation to Japanese literature and thought.

views on death and lifereligious thoughtliterature and religion

The Hidden Cross — A Theory on Horyu-ji

1972年 Ancient history / Religious history

Presents an original hypothesis about the construction of Horyu-ji and interpretations of Prince Shotoku; provoked debate.

ancient Japanese historyreligion and powerBuddhist studies

Songs from the Water's Bottom — On Kakinomoto no Hitomaro

1973年 Literary studies / Classical studies

A bold re-examination of the life and works of Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, challenging conventional views.

ancient poet studiestextual interpretationclassical literature

The Structure of Laughter

1972年 Cultural studies / Philosophy

A philosophical examination of 'laughter' as a means to overcome nihilism.

theory of laughtercritique of existentialismcultural studies

An Introduction to a Philosophy for Humankind

2013年 Philosophy / Ethics

Critiques the limits of Western philosophy and proposes a 'philosophy for humankind' grounded in the Buddhist concept that all things may attain buddhahood.

critique of Western philosophyBuddhist thoughtglobal philosophy

全著作

  • Thoughts on Hell
  • The Hidden Cross
  • Songs from the Water's Bottom
  • The Structure of Laughter
  • Thoughts on Buddhism
  • An Introduction to a Philosophy for Humankind
  • Forest Thought Will Save Humankind
  • Kojiki (Revised Edition)
  • Collected Works of Takeshi Umehara
  • Yamato Takeru (Super Kabuki)

翻案

  • Yamato Takeru (Super Kabuki)
  • Oguri (Super Kabuki)
  • Gilgamesh (play / stage)

作風・主題

文体
essayisticspeculativepopular-expository
頻出モチーフ
vengeful spirits (onryō)all things attaining buddhahooddiscussions of Japanese culturenature worshipBuddhist thought

健康

  • Pneumonia
    2019-01
    Died of pneumonia at home on 2019-01-12
  • Cancer (history of illness)
    年代不明・複数回
    Had episodes of cancer and continued writing and lecturing while undergoing treatment

評価・遺産

Takeshi Umehara bridged Western philosophy and deep studies of Japanese culture, proposing 'Umehara Japanese Studies' and a 'philosophy for humankind.' His bold hypotheses and extensive writings influenced both academia and popular culture; he received many honors including the Order of Culture while also drawing scholarly criticism.

記念館・博物館

  • MIHO MUSEUM (inaugural director involvement) Shiga Prefecture (Koka area), Japan

関連学会

  • International Research Center for Japanese Studies (founding director)

資料所蔵先

  • International Research Center for Japanese Studies archives
  • Kyoto City University of Arts archives

大衆文化への影響

  • Provided scripts for Super Kabuki productions (Yamato Takeru, Oguri, etc.)
  • Stage adaptation of 'Gilgamesh' and overseas performances

引用

  • Polytheism is essentially more tolerant and superior to monotheism.
    出典: Writings and dialogues
  • The nuclear plant accident is a 'civilization disaster'.
    出典: Remarks at the Reconstruction Council for the Great East Japan Earthquake (2011年)

豆知識

  • Born illegitimate and raised by his uncle's family as a child
  • Served as president of Kyoto City University of Arts, founding director of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, and founding president of Monotsukuri University
  • Known for works such as 'The Hidden Cross', 'Songs from the Water's Bottom', and 'An Introduction to a Philosophy for Humankind'