Contemporary civilization has reached a turning point, summed up in the stark question: Can humanity survive? The threat to peace posed by the arms race and a blind faith in the inevitability of progress seem to be propelling humanity on a veritable death march. What can we do to enable humankind to survive? Enlightened scholars now debate this issue passionately. I wish to urge that what we need in such times as these is a true restoration of humanity. The revival or restoration I have in mind must enable human beings to live in harmony with all of our fellow living creatures. People must cease being the servants of machines and become once more masters of our own technological creations. The renaissance I have in mind would help us find a way to achieve this. The renaissance must begin with a revival in the fields of philosophy and learning. If humanity can rouse and sate a new enthusiasm for learning and the pursuit of truth, if we can turn our wide-open eyes to the future, I am certain that the kind of philosophy needed to enable human survival will be elucidated and established. Such a philosophy will not only contribute to the survival of humanity--the first sine qua non of education--but will also underpin a new civilization that will truely celebrate humanity. The task of creating such a university which can contribute in a meaningful way to the attainment of the enormous goal is clearly not an easy one. It demands perseverance as well as repeated, rigorous debate and sustained determination. Results may not be immediately apparent. But if all the people associated with this university now and in the future-- comparable sharing the same aspiration--can develop an organic collaborative unity, even such great dreams can be achieved. Please enjoy a rich, full student life, not only as representatives of this institution but also its proud founders and constructors. Let your experiences here serve as a springboard to a fulfilled and satisfying life after graduation. From the bottom of my heart, I ask the members of the faculty to do all within their power to help our students grow into fine human beings. I shall conclude my remarks by expressing my hope for and pride in the part the university will play in the future of humanity.