Abstract

There are various types of "love" even though we refer to it with the same word. Unconditional love from parents, love for one's neighbor as preached by Christ, love between lovers... Can we humans live without love? Let's philosophize about love.

Author’s Information

Eriko Watanabe
Playwright, director, and actress. She presides over "Theater Group 3○○", shaping an era in small theater drama. Not limited to the stage, she also displays her unique personality and talents in film, television, and as an author.

Yasushi Akimoto
Author. Known as an active writer with deep knowledge of Buddhism. In recent years, he has been actively involved in environmental protection issues. In 2002, he was awarded for his work on a Kabuki script.

Miki Watanabe
President & CEO of Watami Co., Ltd.
She runs large organic farms and nursing care businesses, developing various businesses in dining, agriculture, environment, nursing care, and education.

Yoshihiko Morotomi
Psychological counselor, clinical psychologist.
Currently a professor in the Faculty of Letters, Meiji University. His books include "Is there meaning in life?" and "Lessons for being alone."

Masayuki Osawa
Professor at Kyoto University (Sociology).
He is gaining attention as a hope for New Academism, developing his unique logic on the theme of body theory in "Contemporary Thought" and "Thought."