Peter A. Flueckiger

Peter A. Flueckiger is a Professor of Japanese at Pomona College, serving as Chair of Asian Languages and Literatures and Coordinator of the Japanese Section. His academic career spans multiple decades, with affiliations to prestigious institutions like Columbia University and Harvard College.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Master of Arts, Columbia University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Harvard College

Flueckiger's scholarly work centers on the intersection of literary theory, political philosophy, and ethical discourse in 18th-century Japan. He examines Confucian thought, Nativism (Kokugaku), and the evolution of Tokugawa-period waka poetry. His research highlights figures like Ogyu Sorai, Dazai Shundai, Kamo no Mabuchi, and Motoori Norinaga, exploring their contributions to understanding human nature and societal harmony.

His publications, including the book Imagining Harmony and articles in Monumenta Nipponica and The Proceedings of the Association for Japanese Literary Studies, reflect his focus on pre-modern Japanese literature and its philosophical underpinnings. Flueckiger's translations have enriched anthologies like Early Modern Japanese Literature: An Anthology.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fulbright Graduate Research Fellowship, 2000

Flueckiger teaches courses in classical Japanese, pre-modern literature, and critical inquiry, contributing to the academic community through both instruction and research. His work bridges literary analysis with broader ethical and political questions in Tokugawa Japan.