Professor

Doi Yoshinori

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Faculty of Law Department of Law

Graduate School of Graduate School of Law Law Major

Specialized Field	Political Science
Research theme	The formation of British constitutional thought and the development of modern democratic theory
research content	In today's world, which is in a period of transition, existing frameworks are facing institutional fatigue, and many problems can no longer be solved in the traditional way. In particular, public policies aimed at solving various social issues are facing such difficulties. New institutional designs are required in many policy areas, such as social security systems, public-private relations, and decentralization, and there is active discussion on policy design and restructuring of implementation processes (such as collaboration with NPOs and the PFI method that utilizes private funds and technology). In the seminars, we consider various issues/themes every year. (Examples) Administrative reform, revitalization of parliamentary deliberations, decentralization, environmental issues, social insurance systems (including pension systems), public-private collaboration (third sector, PFI, etc.), tax systems, temporary labor, gender equality in society, regional development (regional revitalization measures), diplomacy, ODA (Official Development Assistance), WTO (World Trade Organization), FTA/EPA negotiations, etc. The seminar method is a problem-solving class (PBL) in which students find problems themselves and think about how to solve them. In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge through policy research, we also place emphasis on developing so-called communication skills such as problem-finding ability, problem-solving thinking, research ability, group discussion ability, presentation ability, and teamwork ability.
Subjects in charge	Public Policy, Public Policy Workshop, Western Political History
Courses	Public Policy and Administration Course
Seminar Theme	"Public Policy Research: Consideration of Contemporary Japanese Policy Issues"
Main career, work history, and academic background	Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1964 1987 Graduated from Soka University Faculty of Law 1997: Completed doctoral course at Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University After working as a full-time Lecturer at Faculty of Letters of Ou University, he became an Assistant Lecturer professor Faculty of Law of Soka University in 2006. 2007: Associate Professor Faculty of Law Soka University. Ph.D. in Political Science (Waseda University) Currently, Professor
Main Papers and Publications	"The Origin of British Constitutional Politics" (sole author), "Historical Reexamination of 'Europe'" (co-author), "Cromwell and the English Revolution" (co-author), "Democracy and World Order: Politics for Global Citizens" (co-translator), "The Rebirth of the Political" (co-translator), "What is Social History? Its Methods and Trajectory" (co-translator), "Common Law and Suffrage in the Early Stuart Period" (Western History, edited by the Japan Society of Western History)
Message	Looking back, everything was new in my late teens and early twenties, and each year felt ten times longer than it does now. I suddenly realize that even now, twenty years later, the thoughts I had as a student still resonate like a bassoon. In terms of shaping one's life and career, the few years of studenthood are truly fertile and valuable. I hope that you will broaden your aspirations and horizons, while cultivating the intelligence and abilities to triumph over harsh realities.

Specialized Field	Political Science Political history Political philosophy
Research theme	1.Research on British constitutionalism and conservatism 2. Research on modern political theory (radical democracy and global democracy)
research content	In graduate school and throughout his subsequent research career, he has researched the history of modern European politics and political thought. In particular, he traced the formation of British constitutionalism and parliamentarism, which he submitted as a doctoral dissertation in political science to Waseda University in 2005, receiving his doctorate. His thesis was selected for a national Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research, and published in January 2006 as "The Origins of British Constitutionalism: Governance in the Early Stuart Era and the Theory of the 'Ancient Constitution'" (Mokudakusha). I have also been involved in the study of modern political theory, particularly modern "democratic theory." On the topic of "radical democracy," which seeks the recognition of cultural differences and identities, I have published Chantal Mouffe's "Rediscovering the Political" (co-translated, Nihon Keizai Hyoronsha, 1998), and on the topic of "global democracy," which is premised on global citizenship and global civil society, I have published David Held's "Democracy and the World Order: The Politics of Global Citizenship" (co-translated, NTT Publishing, 2002).
Research and Education Policy	Currently, in order to further explore the distinctively British political thinking, I am conducting research on the "political philosophy of conservatism of Edmund Burke." At the same time, I am also analyzing the political and legal discourses of the time through primary sources on the "formation of the theory of parliamentary sovereignty in Britain," which is inextricably linked to constitutionalism. Additionally, while continuing his research into modern political theory surrounding "democracy and the public sphere," he is also preparing to conduct research into decentralization and intergovernmental relations, as well as new public-private partnerships (PPPs). Our educational policy is to guide students to develop their own research interests into problem awareness, develop them into problem setting, and place them in the history of previous research, so that they can conduct original research. We also want to provide thorough training so that students can acquire the academic skills required for graduate students, such as how to think academically and how to conduct research appropriately, from the basics.
Message	As people living in the modern age, we want students to value contemporary awareness and engage in research that connects their interests with the changes occurring in the world and Japan today. We also want students to have exposure to a wide range of first-rate research, both past and present.
others	I believe that partnerships between faculty and students are important, and I hope that collaboration will lead to valuable and creative research.

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