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Keiichi Iwata is a Professor at Waseda University, affiliated with the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His academic journey includes visiting positions at the University of Oxford and previous roles at Kyushu University and Rissho University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, The University of Tokyo (1998–2001)
- Graduate studies at Waseda University (1996–1998)
- Undergraduate degree from Waseda University (1992–1996)
Research Interests: Specializing in Ancient Greek Philosophy, particularly Aristotle's Metaphysics, Iwata explores themes like Theory of Substance, Being, and Essence. His work bridges ontological structures with epistemological frameworks.
Research Trends: His recent publications focus on Aristotle's concepts of Actuality and Potentiality, Substance Theory, and Hylomorphism, reflecting a consistent engagement with metaphysical systems and Greek philosophical debates.
Scientific Awards:
- West Japan Philosophical Association 2nd Young Researcher Encouragement Award (2010)
Grants and Projects: Led projects including Reconstructing Aristotle's Concept of Ousia (2022–present) and contributed to Naturalistic Ethics through Aristotelian Repositioning (2017–2021). His work is supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science grants.
