"Philosophizing Everyday Words" by Tetsuya Furuta Asahi Shimbun Publications Sixth Printing, May 10, 2025 Price: ¥935 (tax included) 289 pages A prominent philosopher, winner of the Suntory Arts and Sciences Prize, explains how to choose one's own expressions and practice engaging in dialogue with others. Partial Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Life with Words 1. "Round," "Square." Then, "Triangular"? 2. The Youth Slang "Gacha" That Rejects Platitudes 3. "Restroom," "Nouveau Riche," "Wearing Shoes Indoors" - Words as Living Cultural Heritage 4. Words that Gaze into the Abyss - The Necessity and Wonder of the Beginning of Philosophy 5. Are Onomatopoeia Childish Expressions? 6. "Hayasu," "Ryōsuru," "Basakeru" - New Perspectives Opened by Unfamiliar Words 7. The Bitterness Hidden in "Cute"