We learn the basics of humanity by studying philosophy and physics and international relations. If you have this foundation, whatever circumstances may arise, you will be able to adapt yourself to the situation. The ICU campus is built on what was formerly the grounds of the Nakajima Aircraft Factory. Fighter planes were designed in this building, University Hall. Though it was initially built for war, it is now used to educate students to bring peace to the world.
Wars start because people forget to consider the individuals in the opposing country.
ICU was established with the purpose of teaching students to have consideration for others, especially those who are laboring under a heavy burden and are suffering. Movements for world peace that are not based on this premise are likely to be short-lived. Thinking about the issue of consideration for others, I am reminded of the citizens of Edo. In these schools, children were taught first to observe the behavior of adults and to try to copy it. Next they were taught to be able to communicate so that others could thoroughly understand what they were talking about.