@article{ART001302402},
author={Juhee Ryu},
title={A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought},
journal={The Review of Korean History},
issn={1225-133X},
year={2008},
number={92},
pages={37-68}
TY - JOUR
AU - Juhee Ryu
TI - A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought
JO - The Review of Korean History
PY - 2008
VL - null
IS - 92
PB - The Historical Society Of Korea
SP - 37
EP - 68
SN - 1225-133X
AB - Dunchon Yi Jip, who was good friends with Sung Confucianism scholars such as Yi Saek(李穡), Jeong Mong-ju(鄭夢周) and Yi Sung-in(李崇仁) in Goryeo period, contributed to the settlement of Sung Confucianism in Korea. Most of them were academic officials when Seonggyungwan(成均館) was restored and Yi Saek was appointed as Daesaseong(大司成) by King Gongmin. Yi Jip kept close relations with them. He was deeply interested in Sung Confucianism and had a profound knowledge of it.
Yi Jip believed that the idea of Sung Confucianism to be the basis of all studies as well as the fundamental study of ruling the country. By applying the practical ethics of Sung Confucianism, he tried to implement it in the real society. His practice was respected by all the scholars from that period.
Yi Jip valued Jungyong(中庸) and admired the idea of Maengja(孟子). He lived a secluded life. He understood the idea of Jungyong from Cheyongnon(體用論)'s point of view. This is realistically a point of view, which places importance on the study and moral culture that practices the doctrines of Jungyong. Junghwa(中和) is a mental peak that people try to reach. He considered Junghwa and Jungyong as important inner values and hoped to reach Junghwa through Jungyong.
The truth of Jungyong requires people to give up something. Sometimes it asks for flexibility, and sometimes Dalgwan(達觀), a philosophical view. Therefore, Junghwa is to enjoy the happiness of becoming one with the nature in the peacefulness that is the simplicity without lies. Thus, Yi Jip pursued a secluded life for his whole life.
However, Yi Jip’s secluded life did not mean living completely isolated from the world. He as a Sadaebu(士大夫), was never apart from the society and constantly had an interest in social reality. The seclusion of Sadaebu was a struggle against the contradictions in real society, but on the other hand, it was a silent appeal to convince people. Yi Jip continued to take an interest in social reality and expressed his loyalty and love of people through poems. This appears to come from the late Goryeo Sadaebu’s idea of responsibility and pride.
KW - Yi Saek(李穡);Jeong Mong-ju(鄭夢周);Yi Sung-in(李崇仁);Sung Confucianism;Jungyong(中庸);Cheyongnon(體用論);Junghwa(中和);seclusion;love of people
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Juhee Ryu. (2008). A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought. The Review of Korean History, 92, 37-68.
Juhee Ryu. 2008, "A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought", The Review of Korean History, no.92, pp.37-68.
Juhee Ryu "A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought" The Review of Korean History 92 pp.37-68 (2008) : 37.
Juhee Ryu. A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought. 2008; 92 : 37-68.
Juhee Ryu. "A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought" The Review of Korean History no.92(2008) : 37-68.
Juhee Ryu. A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought. The Review of Korean History, 92, 37-68.
Juhee Ryu. A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought. The Review of Korean History. 2008; 92 37-68.
Juhee Ryu. A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought. 2008; 92 : 37-68.
Juhee Ryu. "A study on Dunchon Yi Jip’s Learnning and Thought" The Review of Korean History no.92(2008) : 37-68.
