유교 경학의 전개와 현대적 방향 연구 − 『사고전서총목제요』의 ‘육변설’을 중심으로 −

Abstract

The Confucian canons are as rich as the history of Confucianism. The canons were not completed at a certain time, but grew constantly with the flow of the times. To examine the characteristics of Classics Studies, it is necessary to first look at the etymology and meaning changes of major concepts, including Jing經 and Zhuan傳. It is also necessary to look at the process of the Confucian canons extending from the Six canons六經 to Four books四書 and Four classifications四部(經史子集). In addition, it is necessary to shed light on the characteristics of Confucian Classics Studies by age. The history of Confucian Classics Studies and the history of Confucianism show commonalities, so there are overlapping points. However, the two topics differ as much as the focus is different. Currently, the history of Confucian Classics Studies deals with how Confucian canon are passed down and the ups and downs of the weight of the times, but shows weakness in explaining historical and concise features of the times. In this article, we want to highlight on the historical characteristics of Classics Studies based on the theory of six changes六變說 claimed in the Sikuquanshuzongmutiyao四庫全書總目提要. Finally, I would like to explore the possibility that Confucian Classics Studies can adapt to the needs of modern society through a disorganized reconstruction.