The purpose of this study is to understand the Japanese educator Mori Akira
(1915-1976), the author of Educational Anthropology(1961) and the Principles of Human
Formation(1977) through the viewpoint of educator theory of Foundationism, proposed
by Ki-Un Hahn(1925-2010) in 1957. Foundationism of Hahn is the theory of formation
of human nature. The educator, in this paper, means everybody who lives their life by
themselves educatively. The educational traits of Mori in the view points of
Foundationism were as follows.
Firstly, ‘the rebuilding leader’ of Mori is related to the Idea of Time of Hahn's
Foundationism, as the historically conscious person. Therefore, the discernment of change
is needed. Secondly, ‘the intelligent’ of Self Completion of Mori is related to the Idea of
Freedom of Hahn's Foundationism, as the man of noble character. Therefore, excellence
of love for humanity is required. Thirdly, ‘the pioneer’ of Inheritance Generation of
Mori is related to the Idea of Order of Hahn's Foundationism, as the man of no ennui
preceptor. Therefore, creativeness is also required to solve the incompatible tasks. As a
result, educational anthropology of Mori and Hahn's Foundationism have a common
ground which is the practical and philosophical study as a self developing theory, not
merely as the introduction of a foreign theory.