Tatsuya Sakamoto, David Hume and Adam Smith: A Japanese Perspective.

Tatsuya Sakamoto's book, "David Hume and Adam Smith: A Japanese Perspective," provides a Japanese viewpoint on the works of Hume and Smith. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Hume's methodology in economics and comparing his theories to those of other philosophers. The second part explores the reception of Smith's ideas in Japan, particularly the influence of Fukuzawa Yukichi and other Japanese thinkers. While the book lacks structure, it offers valuable insights into the intersection of Scottish and Japanese thought. The text also discusses the perspectives of List, Marx, Weber, and Uchida on Smith's works and their impact on Japanese economic thought. It suggests future research directions, including deeper exploration of contextual intelligence in philosophical economics and comparative studies of Japanese and Chinese receptions of Hume and Smith. The book aims to understand the present by rereading Hume and Smith and realizing their visions for a world of shared knowledge, industry, and humanity. [Extracted from the article]