근기남인(近畿南人)의 도가사상 연구

Abstract

Study reviews the impact of Taoism on the thought of Guengi Namin. Ideologically, Geungi Namin scholars were characterized by an academic tradition of erudition based on Confucian classics, the natural philosophy of Qi theory, and reformist ideology based on monarch-centered constitutionalism. Geungi Namin gained a new understanding of the world and practicability outside the realms of Neo-Confucianism, which was the dominant thought of the time. Although they primarily followed the principle of Neo-Confucianism, another pillar of their ideology and academic tradition was a study on the Confucianism Classics (gyeong-hak), with selective accommodation of Taoism. The Taoism of Geungi Namin was significantly influenced of Seo Gyeong-deok, Jo Sik, and Seong-un. Taoism had an impact on Qi philosophy, monarch-centered constitutionalism, Taoist regimen, and the preference for holistic self-development (Sundo) of Guengi Namin. Although the faction was basically following neo-Confucianism, the Qi philosophy allowed them to recognize the separation of Human and Nature, Moral value and reality. And they understood western science through Qi philosophy and the cosmology of Taoism. Taoism of Lao-tzu was considered and criticized by scholars of neo-Confucianism as a political tactic, but Yun Hyu and Lee Ik recommended Taoism, claiming that the views of the Huanglao school or the utilitarian aspect of Taoism could be utilized as a practical political alternative. Additionally, the Taoistic view of life and regimen lent support to Guengi Namin who were politically weak factions. Nevertheless, Geungi Namin did not deviate from the basic principles of neo-Confucianism, but used critically selected information.