Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Yang, A. Daoist Wisdom in Post-Truth Times: Rethinking Rational Judgment. Submitted and under revision. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27950.32323
Yang, A. 分割された文明難局を複雑適応系のアプローチで繋げる：〈自己家畜化論〉と〈自己完結社会論〉を踏まえた〈配分依存論〉の試み [Connecting the Compartmentalized Civilizational Predicaments: A Complex Adaptive Systems-Based Approach Through the Allocation Dependence Theory]. Manuscript submitted for publication. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.32677.68322
Yang, A. (2021). 配分依存：全人的発達を抑制する生成メカニズム [Allocation Dependence: A Generative Mechanism that Inhibits the Pursuit of Holistic Development]. Synthetic Anthropology, 15, 39-59. https://doi.org/10.57385/synanthro.15.0_39
Conferences Papers
Yang, A. & Mi, C.-K. (2025, March). Metaverse and Universe: Surviving the Squeeze in Between [Paper presentation]. 5th Common Symposium of the 5-University Consortium: Chinese Networks and the Dynamism of East Asia: Their Past, Present, and Future. Aichi University, Nagoya, Japan.
Yang, A. (2024, October). 〈ユニバース〉と〈メタバース〉の二重プレッシャー――人工性が〈世界〉から独立したら―― [Dual Pressure Between the Universe and the Metaverse: Once Artificiality Gains Independence from the World] [Paper presentation]. 47th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for the Study of Materialism. Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan.
Yang, A. (2023, November). 改革におけるレジスタンスから教育問題の自己組織性を視るーー〈配分依存論〉の試みーー[Uncovering the Self-Organizing Nature of Educational Problems By Examining Resistance in Reforms: A Study of Allocation Dependence] [Paper presentation]. 46th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for the Study of Materialism. Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan.
Yang, A. (2023, August). Discovering "Allocation Dependence" in the Persistence of "Diplomaism" in Taiwan: An Attempt to Uncover Common Mechanisms Underlying Wicked Problems [Paper presentation]. In J. C. Go, Pre-conference Workshop [Conference session]. 2023 International Association of Critical Realism Conference, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372956747_Discovering_Allocation_Dependence_in_the_Persistence_of_Diplomaism_in_Taiwan_An_Attempt_to_Uncover_Common_Mechanisms_Underlying_Wicked_Problems
Yang, A. (2022, December). 五四百年後，牟宗三的「真理分工體系」還成立嗎？——兼論東亞哲學參與科哲發展的必要與意義 [Is Mou Zongsan’s “Division of Truths” Still Relevant a Hundred Years After the May-Fourth Movement? A Case for Developing Philosophies of Sciences Out of East Asian Soil]. Chinese Philosophy and Methodology Workshop. National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366185411_wusibainianhoumouzongsandezhenlifengongtixihaichenglima--jianlundongyazhexuecanyukezhefazhandebiyaoyuyiyi?_sg%5B0%5D=m8NYrEdzqI9DC_gU8-_Gq2OfajKN5k_u-V3JaUsBXbtXl2mpUEDjTopfq4kvATXYAlpRwtrLY8z2OPv0tJba_yZSsh2VezOXpk7qwUhj.LRBv5t4UbAlXJ5N_9cz0EbuLi_zzODmUYVyctOMtuo-38Ux9VuhpKuG1wVWa54GEBJMxScrTYHLp3tumc_45rw
Yang, A. (2022, June). 普遍的文明問題を〈配分依存〉 の視点から明らかにする： 総合人間学における「一葉落ちて天下の秋を知る」試み [Unveiling Emergent Civilizational Challenges from the Perspective of Allocation Dependence: A Synthetic Anthropological Attempt to Study a “Straw in the Wind”] [Paper presentation]. 16th Annual Meeting of the Japan Association of Synthetic Anthropology, Tokyo, Japan (Online). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361615689_pubiandewenmingwentiwopeifenyicun_noshidiankaramingrakanisuru_zongherenjianxueniokeruyiyeluochitetianxianoqiuwozhirushimi_Unveiling_Emergent_Civilizational_Challenges_from_the_Perspective_of_Allocatio
Yang, A. (2021, September). How Might We Unveil Generative Mechanisms of Wicked Problems? Discovering "Allocation Dependence" Through a Critical (Auto)Ethnography of an Alternative School [Paper presentation]. 2021 International Association of Critical Realism Conference, Rhodes University and the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa (Online). https://www.academia.edu/53202751/How_Might_We_Unveil_Generative_Mechanisms_of_Wicked_Problems_Discovering_Allocation_Dependence_Through_a_Critical_Auto_Ethnography_of_an_Alternative_School
Yang, A. (2021, June). ラーニンク・ハイ・ケアリンク：教育における配分依存から互恵共生への試み [Learning by Caring: An Educational Attempt to Alleviate Allocation Dependence and Foster Regenerative Cultures Through Altruism] [Paper presentation]. The 15th Annual Meeting of the Japan Association of Synthetic Anthropology, Tokyo, Japan. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352935645_raninkuhaikearinkujiaoyuniokerupeifenyicunkarahuhuigongshenghenoshimi_Learning_by_Caring_An_Educational_Attempt_to_Alleviate_Allocation_Dependence_and_Foster_Regenerative_Cultures_Through_Altruism
Yang, A. (2020, December).韓國代案高教：回應帝國與資本主義支配的重構主義嘗試 [Alternative Higher Education in Korea: Reconstructionist Attempts to Address the Domination of Imperialism and Capitalism] [Paper presentation]. Global Visions and Local Design for Alternative Higher Education Conference, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349976422_hanguodaiangaojiaohuiyingdiguoyuzibenzhuyizhipeidezhonggouzhuyichangshi_Alternative_Higher_Education_in_Korea_Reconstructionist_Attempts_to_Address_the_Domination_of_Imperialism_and_Capitalism
Yang, A. & Pi, E.-J. (2012, June). 以「行動導向媒體」回應兩大教育問題 [Addressing two major challenges in education with the aid of "Action-oriented Media"] [Pitch]. 2012 Taiwan International Social Entrepreneurship Forum, Fu Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35348.68487
Books, Book Chapters & Reports
Yang, A. & Pi, E.-J. (Eds.) (Forthcoming). 光是夢想並不夠：理想想清楚，須／將比直面現實更務實 [Dreaming is Not Enough: Elucidating Your Ideal is More Practical Than “Facing Reality Directly”]. Awakening Cooperative Lab. Taipei, Taiwan.
Yang, A. (Forthcoming). 系統動力學入門指南 [A Brief Introduction to Systems Dynamics]. In T.-B. Lin (Ed.), Systems Dynamics Manual for Educators. Good Morning Press. Taipei, Taiwan.
Yang, A. (Forthcoming). 導論：擁抱複雜新世界 [Embracing a New World of Complexity: Introduction to Systems Thinking]. In T.-B. Lin (Ed.), Systems Dynamics Manual for Educators. Good Morning Press. Taipei, Taiwan.
Goyal, N. (Translated but unpublished due to the publisher's closure). One Size Does Not Fit All: A Student’s Assessment of School (A. Yang, Trans.). (Original work published 2012).
Yang, A. (Forthcoming 2025). 批判的実在論という社会を癒す希望～台湾の教育変革から～ [Critical Realism as a Hope for Social Healing: Lessons from Taiwan’s Education Reform]. In H. Sato (Eds.), Introduction to Critical Realism. Nakashiniya Publishing. Japan: Kyoto. (Invited)
Yang, A. (2024). 近代知の支配性とその変革地平：総合人間学からの展望 [The Dominance of Modern Knowledge and Horizons of Change:A Synthetic Anthropological Analysis]. 総合人間学（書籍版） [Synthetic Anthropology (Magazine Ver.)], 18. 本の泉社. (Invited)
Yang, A. (2024). 社会問題の再生産を超えて——日韓のオルタナティブ大学による高等教育の再考—— [Transforming the Reproduction of Social Problems: Redefining Higher Education through Alternative Models in Japan and Korea]. 総合人間学 [Synthetic Anthropology], 18. (Invited)
Yang, A. & Pi, E.-J. (2023). From “Education for Sustainable Development” to “Education as Sustainable Development”: Lessons from Five Alternative Universities in Asia. In A. Klein & M. Sarmah (Eds.), Panorama: Insights into Asian and European Affairs, 2023(1). Education for Sustainable Development in Asia and Europe: A Comparative Perspective. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Singapore. https://www.kas.de/en/web/politikdialog-asien/panorama/detail/-/content/education-for-sustainable-development (Invited)
Yang, A. (2022). 韓國代案高教：回應帝國與資本主義支配的重構主義嘗試 [Alternative Higher Education in Korea: Reconstructionist Attempts to Address the Domination of Imperialism and Capitalism]. In H.-H. Hsueh (Ed.), 夢想高教新視界：實驗大學的國際視野 [International Perspectives on Alternative Higher Education]. Center for Teacher Education at National Tsing Hua University. Hsinchu, Taiwan. (Invited)
Pi, E.-J., Yang, A., Kao, C-.P. & Chang S. E. (2022). Taiwan. In C. Echle & M. Sarmah (Eds.), Konrad Adenauer Sharing Political and Civic Engagements Spaces (KASpaces): Accelerating Progress and Equity in Education. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Singapore. https://www.kas.de/en/web/politikdialog-asien/single-title/-/content/accelerating-progress-and-equity-in-education (Invited)
Yang, A. (2020). 日本另類高等教育實踐、學習路徑與發展脈絡 [The Social Context of Experimental Higher Education Practices and Pathways in Japan]. In C.-H. Chou & H.-H. Hsueh (Eds.), 高教新視界：公辦民營教育向上延伸至專科以上辦理實驗高教之需求性與可行方案評估計劃期中報告 [National Research for the Possibility of the Legislation for Privately-managed Public Experimental Higher Education Institutions: Midterm Report], 95-106. https://www.academia.edu/43000083/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%8F%A6%E9%A1%9E%E9%AB%98%E7%AD%89%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E5%AF%A6%E8%B8%90_%E5%AD%B8%E7%BF%92%E8%B7%AF%E5%BE%91%E8%88%87%E7%99%BC%E5%B1%95%E8%84%88%E7%B5%A1_The_Social_Context_of_Experimental_Higher_Education_Practices_and_Pathways_in_Japan_ (Invited)
Yang, A. (2020). 韓國實驗高等教育發展脈絡與現況概述 [The social context of Experimental Higher Education in Korea: Then and Now]. In C.-H. Chou & H.-H. Hsueh (Eds.), 高教新視界：公辦民營教育向上延伸至專科以上辦理實驗高教之需求性與可行方案評估計劃期中報告 [National Research for the Possibility of the Legislation for Privately-managed Public Experimental Higher Education Institutions: Midterm Report], 84-95. https://www.academia.edu/42988275/%E9%9F%93%E5%9C%8B%E5%AF%A6%E9%A9%97%E9%AB%98%E7%AD%89%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E7%99%BC%E5%B1%95%E8%84%88%E7%B5%A1%E8%88%87%E7%8F%BE%E6%B3%81%E6%A6%82%E8%BF%B0_The_social_context_of_Experimental_Higher_Education_in_Korea_Then_and_Now_ (Invited)
Yang, A. (2018). 從本位中解放，摸索成為「主體」的可能 [From the “Means” to Some Other Purposes, to the “Ends” in Themselves: A Genuine Exploration for Learners’ Emancipation] [Foreword]. In C.-H. Liu (Author), 學校最該教什麼？直擊12種非典型教育現場 [What Should Schools Teach? Lessons From 12 Non-conventional Educational Frontiers]. China Times Publishing Co. Taipei, Taiwan. (Invited)
Multimedia Publications
Yang, A. & Hsieh, Y.-C. (2016, August 31) 為什麼一定要讀好大學？[Do I Really Have to Attend a “Good” University?] [Radio broadcast episode]. In Zhang, H.-H., Chang, Y.-H., & Yang, A., If There is a Reason to Study [Radio broadcast series]. Taiwan National Education Radio. Taipei, Taiwan. https://channelplus.ner.gov.tw/channel-program-episode/42099
Yang, A. & Hsu, H.-W. (2016, August 17) 讀書時間都不夠，哪有時間發展興趣？[How Could I Develop My Passion If I Don’t Even Have the Time to Study?] [Radio broadcast episode]. In Zhang, H.-H., Chang, Y.-H., & Yang, A., If There is a Reason to Study [Radio broadcast series]. Taiwan National Education Radio. Taipei, Taiwan. https://channelplus.ner.gov.tw/channel-program-episode/42098
Yang, A. & Hsieh, Y.-C. (2016, August 10) 夢想不能當飯吃嗎？[Couldn’t Dreams Become Feasible Career Pathways?] [Radio broadcast episode]. In Zhang, H.-H., Chang, Y.-H., & Yang, A., If There is a Reason to Study [Radio broadcast series]. Taiwan National Education Radio. Taipei, Taiwan. https://channelplus.ner.gov.tw/channel-program-episode/42097
Yang, A. & Kao, W.-C. (2016, August 3) 教育是商品、是就業的搖籃嗎？[Is Education a Kind of Commodity? Is it the “Preparation” for Career and Life?] [Radio broadcast episode]. In Zhang, H.-H., Chang, Y.-H., & Yang, A., If There is a Reason to Study [Radio broadcast series]. Taiwan National Education Radio. Taipei, Taiwan. https://channelplus.ner.gov.tw/channel-program-episode/42095
Yang, A. & Hsieh, Y.-C. (2016, July 27) 不讀書就會沒前途？[Is Studying Academics the Only Way to Success?] [Radio broadcast episode]. In Zhang, H.-H., Chang, Y.-H., & Yang, A., If There is a Reason to Study [Radio broadcast series]. Taiwan National Education Radio. Taipei, Taiwan. https://channelplus.ner.gov.tw/channel-program-episode/42094
Yang, A. & Hsu, Y.-H.(2016, July 13) 考壞了就是失敗者？[Is My Life Doomed If I Fail My Exams?] [Radio broadcast episode]. In Zhang, H.-H., Chang, Y.-H., & Yang, A., If There is a Reason to Study [Radio broadcast series]. Taiwan National Education Radio. Taipei, Taiwan. https://channelplus.ner.gov.tw/channel-program-episode/42096
Yang, A. (Director). (2016). If There is a Reason to Study [Documentary Film]. Activator Co Ltd. Taipei, Taiwan. https://www.activator.com.tw/ifthereisareasontostudy
Yang, A. (Director). (2011). 教育要行動 臺灣大不同 [If We All Take Action, We Can Change Taiwan’s Education] [Documentary Film]. Quality Education Forum. Taipei, Taiwan. https://youtu.be/eHmTdifPIys
Yang, A. (Director). (2011). 台灣無比精彩：期待 [Exploring the Beauty of Taiwan: I Hope] [Documentary Film]. Yilan, Taiwan. https://youtu.be/R0VV74-drq0
Journalism & Other Publications
Yang, A. & Pi, E.-J. (2022, September). 德國智庫讚「台灣教育DNA」（下）：台灣絕對有成為「世界教育實驗之島」的潛能 [Taiwan Has the Potential to Become the Island of Experimental Education]. The News Lens. Retrieved from https://www.thenewslens.com/article/173988
Yang, A. & Pi, E.-J. (2022, September). 德國智庫讚「台灣教育DNA」（上）：在歐洲專家眼中，台灣教育有這兩大優勢 [In the Eyes of European Professionals, Education in Taiwan Has These Two Advantages]. The NewsLens. Retrieved from https://www.thenewslens.com/article/173986
Yang, A. (2022, July). 一個安倍，各自表述：民主和平的「擁護者」或「破壞者」？ [The Two Faces of Abe Shinzo: Defender or Enemy of Democracy and Peace?]. Seh Seh World. Storm Media Group. Retrieved from https://www.sehseh.world/article/4421478
Yang, A. & Su, Y.-C. (2022, January). 雜學校──編織台灣教育未來的想像之網 [Education as Web-Weaving for the Future: A ZA Share Perspective]. VoiceTank. Taipei: Taiwan Think Tank. Retrieved from https://voicettank.org/%E9%9B%9C%E5%AD%B8%E6%A0%A1%E7%B7%A8%E7%B9%94%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E6%9C%AA%E4%BE%86%E7%9A%84%E6%83%B3%E5%83%8F%E4%B9%8B%E7%B6%B2/ (Invited)
Yang, A. (2019, August). 二種類の一流大学 [Two Types of Prominent Universities]. Shure University Newsletter. Tokyo, Japan. (Invited)
Yang, A. (2017, March). 《讓天賦自由》作者肯．羅賓森：我根本就質疑「上大學」這件事 [Sir Ken Robinson: I Even Doubt the Very Act of Attending College]. CommonWealth Education Magazine, 98. Taipei, Taiwan. https://www.parenting.com.tw/article/5076314. (Invited)
Yang, A. (2017, March). 蕭典義，從菜市場人性學出發的實驗教育 [Jordan Dian-Yi Hsiao, Experimental Educator with the Wisdom of Local Marketplaces]. CommonWealth Education Magazine, 98. Taipei, Taiwan. . (Invited)
Yang, A. & So, N.-M. (2015, September). 比哈佛還挑剔的大學Minerva─落實線上教學，世界角落就是教室 [Minerva Schools at K.G.I.: An University More Selective Than Harvard Transforms World Cities into Classrooms with the Aid of Online Instruction]. Future Family Magazine, 3. Taipei, Taiwan. https://futureparenting.cwgv.com.tw/family/content/index/1030.
Wang, K.-H., Lyu, Y.-T., & Yang, A. (2013, November). 別忘了，人也是自然的一部份 [Do Not Forget We’re Also Part of Nature]. Awakening Magazine, 5, 6-11.
Yang, A. (2013, July). Claire Daelin：我用十年解毒，繞回頭做自己 [Claire Daelin: It Takes Me 10 Years to Detox for Becoming Who I Really Am]. Awakening Magazine, 4, 8-11.
Yang, A. (2013, June) 能力致勝的「學歷通膨」年代，高中生如何突圍就業？[How Should High School Graduates Find Their Ways to Employment During an Era of “Credential Inflation?”]. Awakening Magazine, 3, 23-28.
Yang, A. & Sung, Q. (2013, June). 夢，想清楚，也能先工作再讀書 [If You’re Clear About Your Dreams, College Can Come After Employment]. Awakening Magazine, 3, 17-21.
Yang, A. (2013, June). 想工作？ 別急著上大學！[Don’t Rush for College if Employability is Your Only Concern]. Awakening Magazine, 3, 5-12.
Yang, A. (2013, June). 你真的想讀大學嗎？[Do You Really Want to Attend College?]. Awakening Magazine, 3, 1.
Yang, A. & Liu, W.-L. (2013, May). 沈澱、探索、創不同——Mr.6談Gap Year [Reflect, Explore, Make a Difference -- Mr.6 on Gap Year]. Awakening Magazine, 2, 18-23.
Yang, A. (2013, April). 改變家的青醒之路 [Social Change Pioneers’ Path Towards Their Awakenings]. Awakening Magazine, 1, 14-19.
Yang, A. (2013, April). 未來社會如何，取決於你我今日的行動 [The Society in the Future Depends on the Actions We Take Today]. Awakening Magazine, 1, 7-12.
Yang, A. (2013, February). 年輕人，你能為社會做什麼？[What Can You Do for the Society as a Youth?]. Awakening Magazine, 0, 4-7.
Yang, A. (2012, September 12). 驅動學習力 美青年出書談教改 [US Teen Publishes Book to Push for Education Reform]. Taiwan Liphao. https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E9%A9%85%E5%8B%95%E5%AD%B8%E7%BF%92%E5%8A%9B-%E7%BE%8E%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4%E5%87%BA%E6%9B%B8%E8%AB%87%E6%95%99%E6%94%B9-134349985.html
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