# Seiichi Washida # The Gaps of "Freedom" WASHIDA KIYOKAZU KADOKAWA/Kadokawa Gakugei Shuppan (Hardcover) :9784046532985

**As he "proposed a clinical philosophy for humans and took a philosophical approach to social issues."**
Philosopher (clinical philosophy, ethics), critic, professor emeritus at Osaka University, and professor emeritus at Kyoto City University of Arts. He has also served as vice chairman of the Suntory Cultural Foundation and director of Kyoto Concert Hall. He is currently a professor in the Faculty of Letters at Kansai University. He also served as president of Osaka University.
His specialty is clinical philosophy and ethics, and he researches phenomenology and body theory. His books include "The Labyrinth of Mode" and "The Phenomenology of the Face." He was also the first person to use the term "clinical philosophy." This "clinical philosophy" is about "considering human behavior and what can be thought on the spot when facing human problems where they occur."
In the 1990s, he introduced philosophy cafes, which originated in France, to Japan for the first time. He also played various roles in the activities of philosophers. He also emphasizes reading (perceiving) "身体" as "からだ" (body), and holds the view that "you cannot directly look at your own face, where your emotions are exposed."
**Q&A**
Q: What was he known for?
He proposed a clinical philosophy for humans and took a philosophical approach to social issues.
Q: What are his famous works?
"The Labyrinth of Mode" and "The Phenomenology of the Face" are well-known.
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English Summary
**As ``proposed a clinical philosophy for humans and took a philosophical approach to social issues''**
Philosopher (clinical philosophy/ethics), critic, professor emeritus at Osaka University, professor emeritus at Kyoto City University of Arts. He has also served as vice chairman of the Suntory Cultural Foundation and director of Kyoto Concert Hall. Currently a professor at the Faculty of Letters, Kansai University. He also served as president of Osaka University.
His specialty is clinical philosophy and ethics, and he studies phenomenology and body theory. His publications include ``The Labyrinth of Mode'' and ``The Phenomenology of the Face.'' He was also the first person to use the term ``clinical philosophy.'' This ``clinical philosophy'' involves considering ``human behavior in the places where human problems occur, and what people can do when faced with such problems, and what they can think on the spot.''
In the 1990s, he first brought philosophy cafes, which originated in France, to Japan. He also played various roles in the activities of philosophers. There is also an emphasis on reading (perceiving) ``body'' as ``body,'' and there is a belief that ``you cannot directly see your face, where your emotions are exposed.''
**Q&A**
Q: What did you do?
He advocated a clinical philosophy of humanity and took a philosophical approach to social issues.
Q: What are your famous works?
"The Labyrinth of Fashion" and "The Phenomenology of the Face" are famous.
Wikipedia: Seiichi Washida