한국 유교 말 문화와 언어예절

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the Confucian culture and etiquette in language use in the traditional Korean society. Confucianism attach importance to moral practice and character building in one’s daily routine. Confucian scholars consider language as a way of character building and moral culture, rather than the origin of the knowledge. Therefore they treat language in the context of the moral education. Confucianism think education in language use is the cultivation of mind and heart, to clarify one’s human morality. Confucian texts for child education in traditional society emphasis on a deliberate speech, a respectful speech, and a concise and plain speech. Confucian education in language use is the important point of learning of one’s character building and moral cultivation because it fosters one’s mind and heart.