Numbering Code	U-ECON00 30030 SJ43 U-ECON00 40040 SJ43	Year/Term	2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type
Target Year		Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Wed.4・5
Instructor name	TAKEZAWA HIROYUKI (Graduate School of Economics Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	Theme: Analysis of various aspects of modern social formation principles What are the characteristics of modern times? What are the principles peculiar to modern times for establishing and maintaining a society as a human group? What are the aspects of the debates about these questions? We would like to ask you the answers to these questions as we analyze and discuss the arguments of prominent thinkers. In doing so, we aim to give each of us an opportunity to think about what kind of society we should idealize in the present and future.
Course Goals	1.[Reading capability] To acquire the ability to fully read advanced literature in the human and social sciences. 2.[Dialogue Ability] To enable pupils to participate in discussions while exploring points of contact with other people's objections. 3.[Explanation capability] To acquire the ability and technology to present their own opinions and interpretations explicitly. 4.[Research capability] To acquire the sophisticated research abilities appropriate for graduates of a Bachelor's degree program.
Schedule and Contents	In this seminar, we analyze the theory of social formation and human relations while reading thinkers from around the 18th century. During this period, perceptions of others, social perceptions, and economic perceptions, etc., which are similar to those of the modern era, were being formed consciously. (In some cases, thinkers from older times are taken up as their ideological sources. For a list of thinkers covered in this course, please refer to the literature list below.) 　It may seem like you learn passively about past events, but the era around the 18th century was filled with thrilling "questions." This is because nearly all these questions remain problems of the modern era, although many have changed their form. For example, some thinkers debated measures such as the emergence of several large-scale bubble incidents and the development of financial markets, while others pondered what should be viewed as luxury, how human groups should be maintained, whether the pursuit of human interests was bad, and whether different religions could be mutually understood. In other words, similar to how we face the situation called Globalisation, through which we have been forced to modify or change our values and way of thinking of society until the present time, past thinkers have sought "new ways of doing and ways of thinking" according to the circumstances of each era as the "past ways of doing and ways of thinking" have become inconsistent. 　Of course, the problems and coping methods faced by past thinkers differ from ours. However, by learning from a rich understanding of past thinkers about human society while firmly recognizing this difference, I hope this seminar will provide an opportunity for us to come into contact with the penetrating appeal of the classical times and foster our ability to think about current problems. 　When necessary, sub-seminars will be held (previously, these were on the scientific revolution, perceptions of others in the age of large voyages, Islamic civilians, and the Nankai bubble) and camps (from fiscal 2009 onward, joint events with other universities and colleges and universities. The format for this fiscal year has not yet been decided). Furthermore, basic academic techniques (e.g., reading books, using libraries and the Internet, creating resumes, etc.) are planned. Graduate students from my lab will also help to teach this course. 　It will change depending on the reading situation, but in general, classes will be conducted with the following contents and frequency: 　Week 1: Intro Weeks 2?8: Reading the literature (reading one or two books) Weeks 9?14: Reading the literature (reading one or two books) Week 15: Summary of the seminar Between readings, we will develop an interim report as a seminar paper.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Continuous participation (30%) and shared reports (70%) are required. Shared reports are scored based on the degree to which the learning goals have been achieved.
Course Requirements	1. To be able to enjoy discussions and have a strong interest in human beings and history 2. Willingness to actively participate in seminar management 3. Participants in the Introductory Practicum and Second-year Practicum (including those held by other professors) should consult in advance if there are special circumstances regarding this requirement. 4. Ability to use word processing software and exchange e-mails 5. Acquire the capability to conduct a literature search at a level academic departments consider appropriate for a senior student.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Since the main pillars of the lessons are reading and discussing the literature, be sure to train your literature reading and dialogue skills in your everyday life. In addition, I hope that the materials (specific sections of various books) used in each class will be thoroughly reviewed, and that you will make proactive efforts such as investigating related matters and considering issues in advance. In addition, when submitting shared reports, please create a resume that clearly describes the book's summary, issues, comments, etc.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Other We will make a decision based on discussions with you during class, but the following are potential textbooks: Locke 『統治二論』、『キリスト教の合理性』、『寛容書簡』；ホッブズ『リヴァイアサン』、『ビヒモス』; Hobbes 『リヴァイアサン』、『ビヒモス』; Spinoza 『神学・政治論』; Rousseau 『社会契約論』; Adam Smith 『国富論』 , 『道徳感情論』、『法学講義』; Hume 『論集』; Mill 『自由論』; etc. Aristotle 『政治学』、『ニコマコス倫理学』; Moore 『ユートピア』； Machiavelli 『君主論』； Campanella 『太陽の都』, etc.
References, etc.	Other I will introduce it as appropriate in the class, but mention the following documents for now: Yoshihiko Uchida "社会認識の歩み" Hisao Otsuka "社会科学における人間" E.H. Carr "歴史とは何か" Hiroshi Mizuta "社会科学の考え方" Yumiko Yamada "原初バブルと《メサイア》伝説" Galbraith "バブルの物語" Dash "チューリップ・バブル" etc.