The three distinct dimensions of democracy; Values, Institutions, and Ideology (Japanese)
On April 26, 2025, Professor Maiko Ichihara （Graduate School of Law）participated as a panelist in the conference “Rethinking Responsible Action ;Perspectives from Europe and Japan,” organized by the NIRA Institute for Research on Innovation and Sustainability. The conference featured nine speakers who each examined the conditions and challenges of responsible action from distinct perspectives. Professor Ichihara delivered a lecture titled “The three distinct dimensions of democracy; Values, Institutions, and Ideology” and argued responsible civil society through the lens of democracy. She argued that understanding democracy requires a multifaceted approach encompassing three dimensions: values, institutions, and ideology. By analyzing these three aspects in an integrated manner, she suggested, we can gain insight into the current state and challenges of democracy in various countries, as well as into pathways toward constructing a responsible civil society.
