日本では学歴と思想知識は、あまり比例しない

ビジネス日本語講座 · Jun 20, 2026 · 8m

In this episode, I explore why academic achievement and knowledge of political philosophy, social thought, and intellectual history do not always go hand in hand in Japan. Rather than criticizing highly educated people, I examine the structure of Japanese higher education and its close relationship with corporate society. Using the classical distinction between *techne* (practical skills) and *episteme* (the pursuit of fundamental understanding), I argue that Japanese universities have traditionally emphasized practical knowledge over philosophical inquiry. A truly well-rounded education, I…