Faculty (alphabetical)

Kamitsuka Yoshiko

Professor Ph.D. (Literature)

Born in 1953. Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Letters (1975, Chinese Philosophy); Master's Degree from the University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology (1977, Chinese Philosophy); Participation in Doctoral Program at the University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology (1979, Chinese Philosophy); Assistant at the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Letters (1979); Instructor (1981) and Assistant Professor (1986) at Nagoya University, General Education Program; Assistant Professor (1993), Professor (1999) at Nagoya University, School of Informatics and Sciences; Professor at Nagoya University, Graduate School of Letters (2003)

Studying the ideology of the ages of the Six Dynastics through the Tang Dynasty in China. Kamitsuka's main research theme is religious thought, especially the formation and development of Taoism ideology. Taoism was not only based on ancient Chinese religious concepts but also incorporated various ideas and formality from Buddhism. In its view of the world, life, death and remedies, the China-specific ideology as well as thoughts common to other worldwide religions can be seen. Kamitsuka's goal is to understand the characteristics of Chinese religious thought through a comprehensive study of Taoism in those eras as well as to examine related areas including history, literature and the science of religion.
Kamitsuka focuses on teaching students how to read and understand historical materials that form the basis of their research. She also encourages students to identify new subjects of investigation from a different point of view and helps them to acquire problem-solving abilities.

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