천사 김종덕의 학문적 관계망과 그 위상

Abstract

Cheonsa Kim Jong-deok(1724~1797) was one of the great scholars representing the literary figure circle under Lee Sang-jeong(李象靖). Devoting his entire life to study, he also worked hard on the inheritance of Lee's academic genealogy. This study set out to examine Kim's academic network and its characteristics based on his 401 letters in Cheonsajip(川沙集) and 130 literary figures recorded in Yujajeonggeupmunrok(孺子亭及門錄). There are two people that had the most influence on the formation of Kim's academic network from his masters to literary figures around him. They are "Lee Hwang" and "Lee Sang-jeong," who served as the most important elements in the organization and characteristics of his network. Kim's academic network was formed as he became a member of Lee Sang-jeong's literary circle in 1759 and gradually incorporated into the mainstream Toegye School, securing a position of leading the school in the second half of the 1770s. Lee Sang-jeong's expectations for and trust in him further solidified his position. After the death of Lee Sang-jeong, Kim inherited the study of his master by making use of his academic network and made a lot of efforts to ensure its completion. His efforts finally paid off when Lee Sang-jeong was placed as the legitimate successor of Lee Hwang. Kim also engaged in activities to transmit the study of his master through his academic network centered around literary figures. He put a special emphasis on the importance of studying through discussions and collaborations among literary figures, which resulted in the further reinforcement of their solidarity. In addition, the literary figures made academic achievements, as well. Kim Jong-deok was devoted to his role as a bridge in the transmission of Toegye's academic genealogy into the 19th century by making active use of his academic network.