최한기의 기륜설과 서양의 중력 이론 — 기륜설 연구 및 평가의 새로운 지평을 위한 모색 —

Abstract

The present states of research on Giryun theory can be called as ‘discussion of 19thcentury’s East Asian science. In this study, we would like to expand the prospect of discussion into the theory of gravitation and science discussion in 20thcentury scientific discussion along with shedding a new light on the status of Giryun theory inside of western science. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to clarify the status of Giryunseol which is influenced by modern western science and find the new direction of the way to study Giryun theory. Therefore the core of this study is not to discuss historical or philosophical meanings, but to find relationship between giryun theory and the theory of gravitation. This study will analyze the reason why Giryunseol is academically in conflict with the law of universal gravitation despite Choi’s Giryunseol is influenced by the law of universal gravitation. Moreover, the study will measure and analyze Giryunseol against Cartesian vortex theory and Einstein theory which are went out before or after Newton’s theory. By using these kind of measurements, the study reinterpret existing evaluations and seek a new direction which should be made in future.