竹牖 吳澐의 學問과 著述世界

Abstract

In this paper, by reviewing in chronological order Oh Un’s life and the books he compiled, and his scholarship and thought, the background which helped him compile so many books was examined. Oh Un was a representative compiler in the mid-Joseon Dynasty. Writing some books on his own, he was also engaged in compiling, publishing, copying and re-binding many books even during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. Oh Un’s scholarship and thought became the foundation of his compilation. He devoted himself to Zhu Xi and his thought, that is, the Learning of Zhu, and got his education from Cho Sik and Yi Hwang. His inclination for the Learning of Zhu, had an influence on his writing so that he held fast to his principle in writing Dongsachanyo that was his representative book. He represented historical perspectives which applied the logic of the Learning of Zhu to Confucian rationality and moral. Oh Un was involved in writing, compiling, revising, and re-binding the total of 11 titles. He published Songjae Seongsaeng Sijib which was the collection of Songjae’s poems for the first time at the age of 45, and rewrote Dongsachanyo for the last time at the age of 75. Oh Un became directly engaged in compilation of books in the prime of life and scholarship, and kept his attitude until his death. This proves his devotion and enthusiasm as a compiler as well as a scholar.