남명 조식의 경(敬) · 의(義)사상과 언론활동에 관한 연구

Abstract

Nammyong Cho, Shik (1501-1572) was a great scholar who lived hermit life during the social, political turmoil of the 16C Yi dynasty. His scholarship can be summarized as “Kyung” and “Eui.” “Kyung” refers to discipline one's inner mind while “Eui” refers to transforming “Kyung” into social practice. Nammyong engaged in a journalistic activity, “sang-so” which was dominant form of Yi dynasty's journalism. Through his journalistic activity, he emphasized the realization of true monarchy where political reform and social welfare is guaranteed by the ruling monarch. In his journalistic activity, we can find a type of communication phenonenon. This paper attempts to analyze communicative functions and characteristics of Nammyong's journalistic practice. The communicative activity is accomplished through mutual understanding between the king and his men by means of sang-so. The activity is embedded with such ideals as the welfare of the ruled. In addition, critical assessment of reality and pursuit of national sovereignty are crucial ideals explored in his journalism. In conclusion, Nammyong Cho, Shik's “Kyoung․Eui” ideology and his journalistic practice clearly demonstrates communi- cative phenomena and it is important for us to recognize the legitimacy of social change and the necessity of social reform. What modern men should learn from his philosophy is the practice of unifying knowledge and practice as well as establishing self-identity as democratic citizen through active political and social participation.