心·性·氣質의 관계를 중심으로 바라본 南塘·巍巖 未發論

Abstract

The aim of this study are to try to understand structurally about the debate between Namdang Han Won-jin and Oiam Yi Gan, and to analyze the aspect and deep meaning of the debate. To this end, the characteristics of Namdang and Oiam’s theories about ‘Unaroused mind’ 未發 are discussed based on Zhu-xi’s theory of ‘Mind’ 心 and ‘Nature’ 性. And this study investigates the specific aspect and meaning of the debate by focusing on the relationship between mind, nature, and ‘Temperament’ 氣質. ‘Unaroused mind’ is an complex concept and thema. Various problems and dimensions can be related the thema. The theory of Unaroused mind’ of Namdang or Oiam is the result of synthesizing the problems. In Particular, they consider the meaning and status of Mind in relation to the Temperament. And they synthesize the problem with ‘Unaroused mind’ issue. This is an important and unique feature of the debate. Namdang doubly affirms both pure original nature and difference of Temperament in Unaroused mind by description method of ‘To point out only one thing’ 單指 and ‘To point out two things togther’ 兼指. It is to synthesize two demands, absolute basis of ‘innate goodness’ 性善 and necessity of long-term moral cultivation. On the other hand, Oiam thinks that Namdang’s logic undermines the importance and statues of the Mind. So he concludes that the universal status of Mind, which is clearly distinguished from the Temperament, should be established. His theory of the Mind, which emphasizes the importance and status of the Mind, should be understood in this context.