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Shun-ichi Amari
Mathematical Engineer
Pioneering Contributions to Opening Up Theoretical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Information Geometry
Information Science
Azim Surani
Developmental Biologist
Discovery of Genomic Imprinting in Mammals and Elucidation of Its Molecular Mechanisms
Life Sciences and Medicine（Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Systems Biology, etc.）
Carol Gilligan
Psychologist
Pioneering a New Horizon for the “Ethic of Care” While Pointing Out the Distortions and Limitations of Conventional Psychological Theories by Analyzing Women’s Thoughts and Behaviors
Thought and Ethics
Kyoto Prize since 1984
“A human being has no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of humanity and the world.”
Kazuo Inamori (Founder of Inamori Foundation)
Founded in 1984 by Kazuo Inamori, the Kyoto Prize is an international award of Japanese origin that honors individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of science and technology, as well as arts and philosophy.
In honor of the Kyoto Prize laureates, a series of commemorative events and symposiums are held both in and outside of Japan.
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