農巖 金昌協 學脈의 退栗折衷論과 그 의의

Abstract

Nongam and his followers constructed their theory with Yulgok's argument of dynamic Ki and riding Li, but introduced into their theory some parts of Toegye's argument of dynamism of Li and Ki. That's why their arguments could not but fall in many contradictions. Their theory could not be evaluated as a successful theory. However, we can find some clues which make them try to compromise two theories. First, in order to properly elucidate human mind and tao mind, there is no other way for us except to rely on the logic of Hoksang(或生)․Hokwon(或原), or the logic of Chuli (主理)․Chuki(主氣). Second, even if mind as the subject of dynamism is one, we can discern its two different inclinations: forming energy(形氣)and natural direction(性命). I think, if we work with these two clues, we might succeed in truly compromising Yulgok and Toegye.