Japan and Germany collaborative investigation about the philosophical significance of the basic income

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23520028
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Philosophy/Ethics
• Research Institution: Nagoya City University
• Principal Investigator: BESSHO Yoshimi 名古屋市立大学, 人間文化研究科, 教授 (10219149)
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: ベーシック・インカム / ドイツ / 民主主義 / 労働観

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Collaborated with economic and sociological researchers, I have investigated the philosophical significance of the idea of “Basic Income” (BI) (in German: Bedingungslose Grundeinkommen =BGE). In Germany I have established many academic research exchanges, but also have built connections with civic initiatives on BI. In January, 2014 I was invited to the two symposia in Germany and Switzerland and gave lectures. It was of an international and social importance. Concerning the philosophical significance of BI, I could clarify that BI can be a substantial social system of guaranteed human rights, but at the same time it can be an important driving force for the further development of the democratic society.

Free Research Field

社会哲学