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An Aspect of Neo-Confucianism in the Joseon Dynasty Examined through the Interpretation of ‘The Autumn Moon Shines on the Cold River’ in Zhu Xi’s “Inspirational Poems”

PARK Kiwan | 2024, (93) | pp.005~035 | number of Cited : 0

Current Trends of and Suggestions for the Interpretation and Research of the Great Learning in 18th-century Joseon

Lee Si-yeon | 2024, (93) | pp.037~073 | number of Cited : 0

This study aims to meticulously analyze the trends of previous research on the interpretation of the Great Learning (大學) in 18th century Joseon and to propose directions for future research. The Joseon dynasty was founded in 1392 with the Neo-Confucian ideals and doctrines as the state ideology. In particular, Zhu Xi’s Neo-Confucianism remained a central subject of scholarly inquiry and practice for Joseon scholars until the end of the dynasty. By the 17th century, the understanding of Zhu Xi’s Neo-Confucianism had deepened. Within this context, the Great Learning became a fundamental text for scholarly inquiry, and especially the system of Commentaries on the Daxue (Daxue Zhangju, 大學章句) edited by Zhu Xi became a significant area of research. However, existing research tended to focus on interpretations by specific figures like Jeong Yak-yong and Jeong Je-du, who deviated from Zhu Xi’s views. This approach suggests that the scholarship of 18th century Joseon attempted to overcome Zhu Xi’s teachings and explore new academic frontiers. While such a perspective is crucial for understanding the 18th century, it alone does not fully capture the richness of Joseon’s scholarly landscape at the time. The interpretation of the Great Learning in 18th century Joseon needs to encompass not only the previously focused areas such as “practical learning”, “Yangmingism”, and “disciplines of kingship” but also include the broader context of Zhu Xi’s Neo-Confucianism. This paper will examine five key questions: What sources were consulted? How were the discussions framed? What themes were addressed? Where were the theories applied? What are the distinctive features of Joseon scholars’ interpretations in East Asia? It will characterize the 18th-century Joseon interpretation of the Great Learning through emerging scholarly perspectives, diversification with regard to the trend of writings, enrichment of textual debates, and the appearance of related works like Lectures on Classics and History (經史講議) and ultimately, compare these aspects in the context of East Asia. This period was the pinnacle of Neo-Confucianism in Joseon, a time when deep philosophical insights emerged, which also marked the beginning of new ideological movements. Through this research, the scholarly interests and achievements of Joseon scholars regarding the Great Learning will be objectively assessed to establish a foundation for the history of Joseon scholarship, and ultimately, to position the scholarship of 18th century Joseon within the history of East Asian thoughts. It is hoped that this exploration and proposal will contribute significantly to clarifying the true landscape of Korea’s scholarly history.

Material Consideration of Kang Naehan’s Book of Poetry of a Feast Celebrating Longevity (姜內翰壽親宴頌𧥳帖) and its Significance

Bang Hyun A | 2024, (93) | pp.075~105 | number of Cited : 0

A Study on Nokmun Yim Seong-ju’s Interpretation of Sangseo

YU YOUNG OG | 2024, (93) | pp.107~149 | number of Cited : 0

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This study aimed to investigate Nokmun Yim Seong-ju’s interpretation of Sangseo. For the investigation, the study has reviewed 19 items of “Seoyeon Gangeui(書筵講義)” and 196 items of “Sangseo(尙書)” that are included in his work Nokmunjip(鹿門集). As a result, it was found that Nokmun, like most of other scholars who worked on Sangseo during the Joseon period, paid more attention to 2-Dian (二典) and 3-Mo(三謨), Ugong(禹貢), Hongbeom(洪範), and chapter 15 of Daeumo(大禹謨). In addition, he put out arguments of his own over certain passages in Sangseo that had suggested many different views. Moreover, while he used Seojipjeon(書集傳) as the basic source of interpreting Sangseo, Nokmun sometimes pointed out the errors of that source with reference to ancient and brief annotations. Meanwhile, Nokmun’s research renditions of Sangseo had 8 characteristics that are briefed in the following. ①Interpreting only half the part of “Zhouseo(周書)” since the demise of Zhou-going(周公) was first appeared in the ancient book, ②showing indifference to whether Sangseo espe ially written in Chinese letters predominant before the Eastern Han dynasty is indigenous or not except for suspecting that chapter 1 of “Shunjeon(舜典)” is fake, ③detailing flood control projects described in Ugong into three stages and putting special emphasis on ‘reverence’(敬) discussed in “Hongbeom(洪範)”, ④asserting that Samsuk(三叔), the three figures that broke out ‘Samgam’s Rebellion’ should have been less severly punished, ⑤revealing his own philosophical perspective characterized as integrating ‘mind(心)’ and ‘human nature(性)’ into one. ⑥frequently noting the errors of SeojeonEonhae(書傳諺解), ⑦frequently quoting Zhu-Xi’s arguments with respect and trust, but not completely turning to them, and ⑧mentioning, more often than not, theories from the Noron(老論) school, a scholarly network on which he based himself, but showing flexibility by accepting those theories in a critical manner.

Traveling Speakers and the Intervening Local Public - Focusing on the yadam performance travelogues of Kim Jin-gu and Yoon Baek-nam -

LimMyungsun | 2024, (93) | pp.151~181 | number of Cited : 0

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Kim Jin-gu and Yoon Baek-nam are mentioned as the representative narrative speakers of yadam (野談, tales of unofficial histories) in the 1920s and the 1930s. This study started from a critical awareness that the differences exhibited by Kim Jin-gu and Yoon Baek-nam cannot be simply explained within the framework of enlightenment versus commercialism. To examine the points of divergence and specific differences in the yadam of Kim and Yoon, this paper analyzes the yadam performance travelogues they each serially publish ed in <The Dong-a Ilbo>. Firstly, Kim Jin-gu’s travelogue recounts a series of events leading up to holding a yadam contest in Nonsan and reflects on them. Performances by speakers, including him, tend to take on the nature of charity performances or propaganda campaigns to help ignorant local and local audiences. And the reconstruction of Kim Ok-kyun’s narrative is problematic as it serves as a groundwork for the theory of ‘Korea and Japan are One (內鮮一體)’ that Kim Jin-gu would later unfold in the mid-1930s. Instead of directly revealing the awareness of the colonial situation, Yoon Baek-nam guides readers to infer the meanings by briefly mentioning Adm. Yi Sun-sin of the Joseon dynasty, who received a significant attention in society at the time. This difference is reminiscent of the characteristics of the yadam of Kim and Yoon. On the other hand, what is confirmed in both Kim Jin-gu and Yoon Baek-nam’s travelogues is that the spread of yadam performances was not only possible by the performances of speakers from Gyeongseong, the capital of the nation. In fact, the efforts and cooperation of the characters whose names were briefly mentioned during Kim Jin-gu and Yoon Baek-nam’s travelogues supported the spread of yadam to the local. In essence, while the form and material of modern yadam may have been inherited from the past, its resurgence reflects the voices of contemporary public, and the heyday of yadam emerged in the 1930s through a process of accommodating and transforming the public demands.

Desires, Sorrows or Death of Love - Goethe and Massenet’s Werther -

E-Jeong Hong | 2024, (93) | pp.183~215 | number of Cited : 0

Exploring the Possibility of Mutually Enriching Exchange in Özdamar’s ‘Mother Tongue’ and ‘Grandfather Tongue’ - Focusing on the Transactional Analysis Theory -

Eun-Kyung Sohn | 2024, (93) | pp.217~248 | number of Cited : 0

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Research on the Polysemy of Verbs of Vertical Movement - Focusing on ‘Oreuda’ and ‘Naerida’ in Korean -

AHN, HYUG | 2024, (93) | pp.249~284 | number of Cited : 0

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