甘泉 湛若水의 심학 체계 淺析

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to clearly present the XinXue foundation of Zhan Ruo-Shui’s New Confucian philosophy, reveal its true nature, and reveal its value and significance. The foundation of Zhan’s XinXue is built from “YiQi[一氣]”, which is the metaphysical entity. Li[理], defined by the appropriate and correct movement of Qi, leads to endless creation. However, the creative Li is the original “LiYi[理一]” and this is expressed in various divisions of phenomena. In the theory of XinXing[心性], XingLi[性理] plays a role in creation. XingLi becomes the basis for perception and moral practice, and accordingly, the Xin containing XingLi encompasses and penetrates all things in heaven and earth, eliminating the distinction between inside and outside. However, this Xin never becomes a universal mind or constitutes panpsychism, as a true subject who fully embodies all objects and situations, we can and must clearly recognize them and respond morally and accurately. These Qiti[氣體], XingLi and Xinti[心體] are the true foundation of Zhan’s XinXue. This foundation can properly express the fundamental spirit of traditional Confucianism, which affirms the spontaneity of a priori moral principles and includes awareness of objective phenomena.