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Kazutaka Inamura is Professor of Political Philosophy at Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge and previously completed his BA and MA at the University of Tokyo. His academic career includes positions at Hirosaki University (2013-2019) as a Lecturer in the Department of Education and his current professorship at Waseda University.
His educational background includes:
- PhD Programme at University of Cambridge, Faculty of Classics (2008-2011)
- MA and PhD Programme at University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Advanced Social Sciences (2003-2011)
- BA at University of Tokyo, College of Arts and Sciences, Advanced Social Sciences (1999-2003)
Professor Inamura's research focuses on political philosophy, history of political thought, ancient philosophy, and theory of justice. His work particularly centers on Aristotle's political philosophy, examining concepts like reciprocity, teleology, dialectic, and naturalism. He has made significant contributions to understanding Aristotle's methodology, political economy, constitutional theory, and the relationship between ancient and contemporary political thought. His research also explores J.S. Mill's philosophy, particularly regarding liberty and dialectical reasoning.
His scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Aristotelian political philosophy, with particular attention to how ancient concepts can inform contemporary political theory. His work bridges historical analysis with normative political theory, examining topics like distributive justice, civic virtue, political methodology, and the application of Aristotelian concepts to modern political challenges. Recent publications increasingly explore the methodological connections between ancient dialectic and contemporary reflective equilibrium approaches.
His notable awards include:
- Teaching Award 2017 from Waseda University for 'Reading Political Science in English: Basic B'
Professor Inamura serves as Editor of the Japanese Journal of Political Science since 2018 and has received multiple research grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. His current research projects explore the naturalization of social norms based on Aristotle's biology, naturalistic ethics through Aristotelian repositioning, and ethical methodology through ancient Greek dialects. His teaching encompasses history of political thought, public philosophy, political methodology, and seminars on political philosophy and history of political thought at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
