孔子의 託古改制에 대한 고찰 ― 康有爲 『孔子改制考』의 관점을 중심으로

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the meaning and structure of Confucius' Tuogugaizhi (託古改制), the core content of Kongzigaizhikao (孔子改制考). Through this study, it is mainly intended to clarify significance in history of ideas that Confucius and Tuogugaizhi in Confucianism have as well as to seek clear understanding on the concept of Tuogugaizhi. The Tuogugaizhi theory is not only an important concept to understand the system of Kang Yuwei's (康有爲) thought overall but an important concept to grasp theoretical foundation for reform thought of Kang Yuwei who led the Reform Movement in modern China. Kang Yuwei attempted systematic approach and analyses to Confucian ideas and systems around which ancient history of ideas revolved with the methodology of ‘Tuogugaizhi.’ From a broader structure of establishment and development of Confucianism, Confucius' Tuogugaizhi can be considered its starting point. Without Confucius' Tuogugaizhi, it would be unrealizable to establish the entire structure for development of Confucianism which progressed with formation of Confucianism, ideological struggles with Hundred Schools, diffusion and propagation of Confucian ideas and systems, the unification of thought by Confucianism, etc. Therefore, this article could provide important clues to understand ancient Chinese thoughts and systems in general including Confucianism.