심시기와 율곡철학의 성격 규정 문제

Abstract

Yulgok’s thesis expressed as “Mind is Qi” is not only one of his major ideas, but also the key thought of his disciples with regard to human mind and nature. This thesis was changed and transformed with response to Toegye’s theses of “Mind is the combination of li and qi” and “the arousal of li.” In addition, this issue is also controversial in defining Yulgok’s theory in modern times. On one hand, some scholars propose understanding Yulgok’s theory not in terms of a narrow view of mind-perception, but in terms of a perception theory or “Mind is Qi.” As a matter of fact, the term “Mind is qi” is mentioned only one time in his writings, but was discussed later. It is because of the excessive confrontation between misunderstandings or justifications of his ideas. I will propose two points in this essay. First, his theory of “Mind is Qi’ is an alternative to Zhu Xi’s theoretical dilemma. Therefore, he thought that mind and li are the same but separate at the same time. Second, a position to suppose Yulgok’s thesis as ”Mind-Qi Learning“ or ”Perception theory“ is made to denigrate his theory and also is a hidden agenda in order to solidify Togey’s theory. Yulgok’s thesis of “Mind is Qi” has both theoretical and practical significances in that it tries to reconstruct the source of normativity of human nature(li) as the basis of mind and perception with the premise of “Human nature is li” This essay is one of the trials to reveal the significance of Yulgok’‘s philosophy from a modern perspecitve.