17세기 호서유학자의 선비정신의 본질적 특징과 현대적 활용방안

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the seonbi spirit of Hoseo Confucian scholars in the 17th century centering around Noron’s representative figures, Song Siyeol and Song Jungil, Mupyeonmudang’s Gwon Si, and Soron’s Yun Jeung. Criteria for being true seonbi and being equipped with seonbi spirit can be Chulcheojibyeon (出處之辯), Uirijibyeon (義利之辯), and Hwaijibyeon (華夷之辯). Considering these criteria, we can regard them as seonbi. Also, their seonbi spirit is differentiated from others in that they pursued the spirit of integrity, manners, and harmony more actively than anyone else. The seonbi spirit of Hoseo Confucian scholars in the 17th century is essentially characterized by the fact that it was the methodology and core virtue to reach Daedongsahoe through the realization of royal politics. In this sense, they strived to practice Uiri, the theoretical ground of it, carry out the project of Bukbeol, and establish Yehak aggressively. In this perspective, Hoseo Confucian scholars in the 17th century were true seonbi intending to apply and practice the spirit of Confucianism, for example, Sugichiin (修己治人), Iyonghusaeng (利用厚生), and DAedeokjohwa (大德調和), according to the historic mission of the time. Lastly, the seonbi spirit of Hoseo Confucian scholars in the 17th century can turn out to be an excellent alternative to eradicate social ills in this age. Particularly, if the current government uses seonbi spirit properly with the execution of ‘the Act on the Promotion of the Humanities and Humane Spirit and Culture’ or ‘the Act on the Promotion of Character Education’, it can form great contents for character education. Accordingly, this researcher here proposes a general model of character education using the seonbi spirit of Hoseo Confucian scholars in the 17th century and a convergent model of character education appropriate for the age of the fourth industrial revolution.