다산 정약용의 두 아들에 대한 교육 고찰

Abstract

Jung Yak-yong is well-known as a thinker of the late Joseon Dynasty, and presented several important matters related to education. Although the argument for education according to Confucianism is basically important, it can be seen that it can happen that the practice of education is influenced by the political situation. From that point of view, Jung Yak-yong’s idea of education has a special meaning to understand the educational thoughts of the time. Jung Yak-yong did not neglect to guide his two sons even though he was in exile for a long time, and according to the contents of the guidance, it is possible to grasp the strong will of the father, who was unable to give up education for his two sons no matter what difficulties he had. Jung Yak-yong not only told his two sons about protecting the family’s glory, but also showed them with earnest teaching not to give up political hope. It can be said that Jung Yak-yong’s education for two sons is in accordance with the general standards of Confucianism, but the special situation he faces personally influenced the nature of education. Jung Yak-yong’s earnest request for his two sons was able to achieve his will because he guided his two sons with earnest heart without giving up hope until the end, even in poor reality.