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Nobuhiro Tsujiuchi is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Commerce, School of Commerce, with extensive experience in multiple Japanese academic institutions including Toyo University and Keio University. His academic journey began at Kyoto University where he earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Literature with a specialization in Western Philosophy.
Dr. Tsujiuchi's research focuses on Western Medieval Philosophy, particularly examining the works of Thomas Aquinas, Jean Buridan, and William of Ockham. His scholarly interests span across History of Western Philosophy, Virtue Ethics, Scholastic Philosophy, and Political Philosophy within the medieval context. His work consistently explores the intersections between ethics, politics, cognition, and metaphysics in medieval thought.
His publication record reveals a sustained engagement with medieval philosophical concepts, particularly examining how medieval thinkers reconciled Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology. His recent work (2021-2026) focuses on "Politics entailing Ethics" in Western Medieval Scholasticism, demonstrating his continued interest in the relationship between political theory and ethical frameworks in medieval philosophy.
Dr. Tsujiuchi has received significant research funding through Japan Society for the Promotion of Science grants, including multiple Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research projects. His research projects have explored various aspects of cognition in the 14th century, medieval theories of justice, and the relationship between practical knowledge in later scholasticism and contemporary virtue ethics.
As an active member of the academic community, he serves on editorial boards and committees for several philosophical societies, including The Japanese Society of Medieval Philosophy where he is both Director and Councillor. His professional affiliations include the Japanese Association for Religious Studies, Japan Society for Medieval European Studies, and The Philosophical Association of Japan.
At Waseda University, Dr. Tsujiuchi teaches courses on Medieval Philosophy across multiple departments including the School of Culture, Media and Society, and the Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to medieval philosophical studies.