『여씨춘추』에 반영된 묵가 이념

Abstract

In Hanshu, Lushichunqiu is categorized as Syncretism, and its characteristics are explained as the combination of Confucianism, Mohism, Logicians, and Legalism. Accordingly, it seems natural that Mohism’s thoughts and activities are reflected to Lushichunqiu. In this paper, among Mohism’s ideology, one of famous schools of those times, how the concepts of “Jianai”(equal love) and “Jieyong”(frugality in uses) have been reflected to Lushichunqiu was examined. First, from the aspect of Mohism’s “Jianai”, the term of “Aili”(to love and give benefit) is commonly used in Lushichunqiu. In addition, Mohism’s “Feigong”(criticism on aggressive wars) to emphasize defense than war is criticized, and the theory of army raised in the cause of justice is supported. It reflects Jin Dynasty’s position of those times with unification ahead, and yet consideration for people to prevent indiscriminate aggressive wars bringing about mass destruction is being stressed. In brief, Mohism’s theory of general love(Jianai) in Lushichunqiu shows the characteristic of Syncretism combined with the ideas of other schools, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. Second, regarding the arguments of “Jiezang”(frugal funeral), “Feiyue”(criticism on music) and etc. based on Mohism’s “Jieyong”, Lushichunqiu accepts some and abolishes others. Both of them have the common aspect in terms of cutting funeral costs, yet, while Mohism argues that Jieyong is to save a living one’s property from the direct angle of “Jieyong”, Lushichunqiu regards Jieyong as necessary in terms of care for the dead. Therefore, Mohism’s argument relatively takes interests of common people into consideration. In addition, as Lushichunqiu values much of the reforming function of music, it naturally couldn’t accept Mohism’s “Feiyue”. Rather, it assumes a very critical attitude toward Mohism’s “Feiyue”(criticism on Musik) , and furthermore, professionally introduces a theory related to music.