Eiho Baba

Eiho Baba holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Asian Studies at Furman University. His research focuses on comparative philosophy, Chinese and Japanese philosophy, and metaphysics. He has received notable honors including the Wing-tsit Chan Graduate Fellowship and the Chung-Fong and Grace Ning Excellence in Chinese Studies award.

• Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Mānoa
• M.A. in Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Mānoa
• M.S. in Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Mānoa
• B.A. in Liberal Arts (English Literature), International Christian University

His research explores intersections between Chinese and Japanese philosophical traditions, with particular emphasis on Zhu Xi's metaphysics, comparative methods, and cultural hermeneutics. Recent work examines Zhu Xi's Gewu concept and the reception of his ideas in Japanese philosophy.

Publications span topics from Confucian ethics to East Asian intellectual history, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. His teaching integrates cross-cultural perspectives and critical analysis.