A book review by Professor Takao Ito of the Faculty of Letters was published in the May 22, 2026 issue of Shukan Dokushojin (Weekly Book Reviewer).

The book review, titled "'Philosophical Practice of Remaining in Between': To Sustain Thought in an Age of Division," deals with Ludwig Almbruster's *Historical Existence and Reason* (edited by the Almbruster Philosophical Essays Publication Committee).

Regarding the book review, Professor Ito stated, "The author of this book, Armbruster, is a Catholic theologian and philosopher who taught at Sophia University and Charles University. His intellectual endeavors, which involved dialogue and reflection while standing between different cultures and ideologies, deserve renewed attention in today's increasingly divided society. This book makes us reconsider the possibilities of dialogue."

Professor

Takao Ito

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Specialized Field

Philosophy, History of Thought, History of Art and Culture

Research theme

Research on the relationship between art, culture, and human society, with philosophy as its core.
Focusing on German philosophy and modern Japanese thought, this project explores the questions of "What is a human being?" and "What does it mean to live a fulfilling life?"