조선 중⋅후기 四大學派의 철학과 현실인식― 차이와 소통을 중심으로 ―

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences and similarities of the four schools took the lead in the academic world in Joseon Dynasty, in particular, focusing on their philosophies and views to look at the world. Distinction and originality are important factors for a school. The academic circles studying the history of thought of Joseon Dynasty has focused on explaining the characteristics of each school based on their differences so far. In some points, it is inevitable due to the characteristics of describing the history of thought. However, it is also true that the aspect of ‘communication’ among them, which existed together with such differences, has been neglected. More attention has to be given to this aspect in future researches on the history of thought. The four schools were academic groups as well as political factions. While emphasizing the academic features and political differences, these schools hardly neglected in communicating and cooperating with other schools and political factions. While criticizing the theories of other groups, they tried to find ways to reconcile with them in their own ways accepting the strengths and characteristics of other theories. It is also necessary to focus that each school and political faction was enthusiastic about developing distinct theories and logics. The history of Confucianism in Joseon Dynasty cannot be characterized as the history of ‘disconnection’. It has to be understood freshly from the view of ‘communication’.