栗谷 李珥(1536∼1584)의 生涯와 思想

Abstract

Joseon Neo-Confucianism (JNC) was established in the 16th century, and during the late Joseon Dynasty, JNC outpowered Juja Neo-Confucianism. The main theorist to complete JNC was Yulgok Yiyi. To give a brief introduction about Yulgok's pedigree, he is the son between 1) Lee won soo: Tejo's (the first king of Joseon) son-in-law Shimjong's son-in-law Lee Myungshin's fifth generation 2) Shin Saimdang: Tejong's (King of Joseon) son-in-law Nam Hee's son-in-law Shin Jaseung's great-granddaughter. After his mother's death, Yulgok went into a Buddhist temple and learned Avatamska philosophy, and after his departure from the temple, he learned Neo-Confucianism and not only passed the Gwageo exam - the highest level of state examination - but also placed first place 9 times before becoming a high ranking official. At the end of Myungjong, Yulgok worked as Saganwon's Jungun and instigated the impeachment of Bo Wu and Yoong Wonhyung. During the early stages of Sunjo, Yulgok wrote the book "Dong Ho Moon Dahb" and instigated a revolution which supported the idea of Wee Hoon Sak Je, which is simply the idea of eliminating or cancelling all great achievements of officials. Once Dongseo Faction became too harsh, Yulgok tried to mediate the dispute but was unsuccessful. He shortly retired from politics to live a rural life, but returned with the idea of "Shib Man Yang Byung Sul", He persisted with this idea to prevent the Manchu War and Imjin War, and led another revolution,but was politically slandered by GyeMiSamChan and was forced into exile. He died the following year. As Yulgok lived such a life, he led the upgraded version of JNC and compiled its ideas. Eventually, starting from Jungahm Jogwangjo, Neo-Confucianism developed through the Simsung Dispute, and was compiled by Yulgok. Yulgok's Social Economic Theory had the purpose of forming a DaeDong Society based on Jungjunje. To do this, he proposed a law for servants known as the NobiJongmoBub.