The content of this major also covers Islamic philosophy and the philosophical thinking of Japan and other regions of the world, and includes practical philosophy that tries to respond to various issues such as social science, pedagogy, environmental issues, and life ethics. Moreover it also includes diverse fields where philosophy is combined with such areas as fine art and music, or with psychoanalysis. The situation of religion is highly complex. Other than the main subsets of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, there exist issues of modern new emerging religions and folk belief. It is extremely significant to study religion in relevance to philosophical thinking.
Language is the closest form of expression to the whispers of the mind.
This will also provide an opportunity for soul-searching and pondering on how humans have led their lives in relation to the world surrounding them. Students can probe and study the language and linguistic culture that has developed in one language bloc, such as Japanese literature, English and American literature, and French literature. Students who wish to further accumulate their knowledge of language and its historical and cultural backgrounds may explore that course. With the progress of cultural exchange in modern to contemporary times, poets and writers have spread their creative activity within an intertwined interaction from an increasing number of cultural spheres. Story patterns also exist transcending language barriers.