The Ethical Dimensions of Emotional Disposition and Coexistence

　I have long studied early modern and modern British philosophy and ethics, particularly the philosophy and ethics of D. Hume. At the heart of this research is the question of how human beings, by their natural disposition, form concepts and, while exercising reason through passion and moderate imagination, arrive at moral judgments in various situations. This inquiry addresses a crucial issue: the path by which individuals pursue their own lives while maintaining their uniqueness, within the connection between the inclinations of the individual mind and the morality that forms a society of coexistence and mutual support.

　This research can be extended to examine various issues in contemporary medical and clinical ethics, serving as a foundation for effective approaches in clinical practice. From perspectives such as patients’ right to self-determination, healthcare providers’ guidance based on expertise, the diversity and respect for narratives, the defense of rights through advocacy, and consideration of relational autonomy, I am researching a model of healthcare that respects each patient’s views on life and death, as well as their values regarding daily life and their life as a whole, in an ethically appropriate manner.
　Furthermore, while engaging in the practical work of ethics review at medical institutions, I continue to conduct research that meaningfully links philosophical methods of inquiry with the ethical challenges of the real world.