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The research aims to examine the challenges and contributions of women in philosophy, focusing on Takahashi Fumi's role in female education.

April 10, 2026Open Access

The problem of intellectual knowledge in female education

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The research aims to examine the challenges and contributions of women in philosophy, focusing on Takahashi Fumi's role in female education.
Analyzed Takahashi Fumi's thesis on Plato and its significance in female education.
Examined her historical context as a pioneer among women in philosophy in Japan.
Reviewed her radio talk from 1936 for insights into her views on intellectual knowledge.
Takahashi was the only woman in her philosophy class at Tohoku Imperial University.
Her thesis emphasized the importance of philosophy in education for women.
Her radio talk showcased her commitment to promoting women's intellectual engagement.

Abstract

Takahashi Fumi (1901–1945) was a philosopher and educator, although she is best known for being the niece of the famous philosopher Nishida Kitarō and for being one of the first women in Japan to pursue philosophy professionally. She graduated from Tohoku Imperial University in 1929, the only woman in her class of five philosophy and ethics students. Her thesis focused on the philosophy of Plato. The text reproduced here is a talk Takahashi gave on the radio on January 8, 1936.

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