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@article{ART001646005},
author={Kim, Kyung-Rae},
title={Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -},
journal={The Review of Korean History},
issn={1225-133X},
year={2012},
number={105},
pages={107-148}

TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Kyung-Rae
TI - Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -
JO - The Review of Korean History
PY - 2012
VL - null
IS - 105
PB - The Historical Society Of Korea
SP - 107
EP - 148
SN - 1225-133X
AB - Politics of Gonglun(public opinion) is widely used as a typical concept of political doctrine and reality of Joseon. But, this also reflects enormous scholarly attention currently geared towards politics of Gonglun. In an attempt to overcome the remnant of colonial history, Korean historians highlights that politics of Gonglun was driven by the Sarim faction who dominated political and social spheres since the mid-Joseon dynasty, while social scientists and philosophers construe it as ‘politics of deliberation’ with consideration for modern democracy. Primarily, this study gives a critical review of misunderstanding and problem surrounding existing studies on politics of Gonglun. As part of troubleshooting actions, it then tries to shed new light on the concept of Gonglun(public opinion), the key concept of politics of Gonglun,from the neo-Confucian perspective which underpinned the thinking mechanism at that time. This study is specifically centered upon Yulgok Yi I’s conception of Gonglun which is regarded as a typical definition of Gonglun during the Joseon era. His conception is examined in two aspects. First, the study compares Gonglun with Guksi(the right of the state) which usually considered as either similar or same concept hereof. It clarifies their gap as well as commonness,and such gap offers a clearer characterization of Gonglun. Next, it examines the concept of Gonglun with regard to insim(the mind of the people). With emphasis on inner state of human mind, neo-Confucian self-cultivation focuses on the conversion of mind into the state of gong(public). By Yulgok Yi I’s definition, the meaning of gong, which qualifies lun in the context of Gonglun,should be also interpreted as an embodiment of such state of mind. Based on the above findings, this study expects to lay the ultimate foundation for new understanding of politics of Gonglun in Joseon, including power relationship between monarch and subjects and communication method in the policy-making process
KW - Yulgok;Yi I;Gonglun(public opinion);Politics of Gonglun;Guksi(the right of the state);Gongsim(public mind)
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Kim, Kyung-Rae. (2012). Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -. The Review of Korean History, 105, 107-148.

Kim, Kyung-Rae. 2012, "Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -", The Review of Korean History, no.105, pp.107-148.

Kim, Kyung-Rae "Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -" The Review of Korean History 105 pp.107-148 (2012) : 107.

Kim, Kyung-Rae. Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -. 2012; 105 : 107-148.

Kim, Kyung-Rae. "Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -" The Review of Korean History no.105(2012) : 107-148.

Kim, Kyung-Rae. Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -. The Review of Korean History, 105, 107-148.

Kim, Kyung-Rae. Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -. The Review of Korean History. 2012; 105 107-148.

Kim, Kyung-Rae. Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -. 2012; 105 : 107-148.

Kim, Kyung-Rae. "Critical Review and Suggestion about Politics of Gonglun in Joseon Era- Focusing on Yulgok Yi I’s Conception of Gonglun -" The Review of Korean History no.105(2012) : 107-148.