공자의 사문(斯文) 의식과 스포츠 문화 창달

Abstract

This theoretical study aims to introduce and discuss that the application of the literary spirit (文藝精神) plays a fundamental role in the coordination of advanced science technology and sports. For this purpose, this article proposes a basis of perception of change by referencing the Confucius’ (斯文) consciousness and suggesting the future directions in sports in the age of science and technology from the perspective of the Book of Changes (周易). Confucius’ consciousness refers to the cognitive action of finding self-esteem of one’s culture within another cultural system. Confucius’ consciousness refers to the In (仁 ‘humanity’), which is a perceptual framework for a civilization's development and correct cultural formation. The Book of Changes says the concept of change (變易) encompasses practical wisdom. The aiming direction of the new physical activity culture from the perspective of change (變易) is satisfaction of true character. Satisfaction of true character is perfected only by relying on In (仁), based on the principle of virtue. This is the ‘Ancient Scholar's Six Basics’ (遊於藝) viewed as the highest level of life by Confucius. Our physical activity becomes Deok (德 ‘virtue’), when our true character (本性) gets satisfaction. Therefore, the exploration of physical activity culture from the perspective of Confucius’ consciousness and the Book of Changes can be an attempt to make high tech sciences be more active (活着) in sports.