The Liberal Arts of Life

In this course, in order to rethink the basic functions of humans and other beings referred to as “living,”
we have invited lecturers engaged in the research and artistic activities to address the problems of
“purpose of living” and “life.” The course has drawn from a variety of fields, ranging from life science,
bioethics, biological systems theory and vitalism to many expressional arts, in order to stimulate and
invigorate young participants experiencing these complex concepts.
The objective is for participants to acquire an independent and creative multidisciplinary “standpoint of looking at things,” whether it is in science or the humanities, by covering the various forms of knowledge related to “the purpose of living” and “life.”
The objective is for participants to acquire an independent and creative multidisciplinary “standpoint of looking at things,” whether it is in science or the humanities, by covering the various forms of knowledge related to “the purpose of living” and “life.”
Past held List
2022 | “Memory” |
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2019 | “The Economy of Life” |
2018 | “Life as Organization” |
2017 | “Infection" |
2016 | “Owning Life” |
2015 | “Eating” |
2014 | “Sex” |
2013 | “Birth” |
2012 | “Growth” |
2011 | Conversation on “Symbiosis” between Science and Humanities |
2010 | Conversation on “Aberration” between Science and the Humanities |
2009 | “Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability” |
2008 | Survival ? Beyond Life and Death |
2007 | Birth and Death ? and You In-Between |
2006 | Watching, Observing and Examining Life |
2005 | Life and Self ? What Does “I” am “Alive” Now Mean? |
2004 | Are We All Progressing? - The Mind, Sex, Immunity, Science, and Society |
2003 | The Allures and Fears of Life ? Approaching the Various Forms of Knowledge on Life |