their lessons while in isolation are a form of striving to protect them-selves and others from infection. The spirit of living life this way is also in line with aim of Toyo University’s medium-term plan, “Toyo Grand Design 2020–2040”: “Carving out a bright future for the global community: Improving oneself for the benefit of others.” The second is related to the phrase “correctly fear,” which has be-come widely used in Japan. The thinking behind this is very similar to the sentiment that Dr. Enryō expressed in works such as Lectures on Mystery Studies and True Mystery, which was published three months before his death. Almost all of the strange things that scare people can be explained scientifically and there is no need to be confused. However, there are also some things that cannot be easily explained, and these things are what Dr. Enryō referred to as “true mysteries.” The information spread in the media and online contains a lot of one-sided data, quotations of baseless stories, and emotional com-mentary. In order for us to draw out accurate information and pro-cess it objectively we need to clearly discern what is correct. It goes without saying that we need to work on gaining scientific insight. However, we also need to follow Enryō’s lead and be willing to face up to “true mysteries”—puzzles that cannot be easily solved. Inves-tigating true mysteries, that is to say, philosophically exploring the essence of our lives as human beings, is indispensable for us in learn-ing to “correctly fear.” For Dr. Enryō, universities were places for determining this essence and researching more deeply into truth. That attitude has continued to be expressed in the educational prin-ciple of Toyo University: “The basis of all learning lies in philosophy.” 200
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