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The Gaslight

The Gaslight

著者: Justin Aukema
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The Gaslight, with Justin Aukema, explores Japanese history, philosophy, religion, culture, and so much more! This is not just another introduction to Japan. Rather, Justin goes way beneath the surface, doing deep dives into popular and scholarly books on Japan, both new and old. The podcast also touches on topics with universal significance well beyond Japan. Thanks for listening!

Justin Aukema
世界 政治・政府 政治学
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  • The Gaslight Ep.5: Postwar democracy in Japan (book pt.2, series pt.3)
    2025/05/01

    This episode continues to highlight Yamamoto Akihiro's 2021 book Postwar Democracy: The Thought and Culture that Made Modern Japan, looking at the second half of the book. Branching out from the book, I discuss especially the meanings and fate of "democracy," the role of the New Left, and the Left/Right political dichotomy in general. What is the future of democracy in Japan?

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    1 時間 22 分
  • The Gaslight Ep. 3: Postwar Democracy in Japan (John Dower, Embracing Defeat)
    2025/04/06

    In Episode 3, we delve into postwar democracy in Japan, looking especially at the writing of the 1946 Constitution of Japan. Was this "democracy from above" or a truly popular effort? As our main guide, we'll consult a few chapters of John Dower's classic text, Embracing Defeat.

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    1 時間 19 分
  • The Gaslight Ep.2: Irokawa Daikichi, Culture of the Meiji Period
    2025/04/03

    In part 2 of our lecture series on the "public sphere" in Japan, we look at the Meiji Era Freedom and Popular Rights Movement, the popular embrace of democracy, and the grassroots push for a liberal constitution. Our study is guided by Japanese historian Irokawa Daikichi -- the E.P. Thompson of Japan -- and his pioneering study of popular consciousness in Meiji.

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    1 時間 33 分

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