율곡의 기질변화 수양법의 특성과 교육적 의미

Abstract

This thesis tried to elucidate the characteristics of the theory of changing temperament which asserted in Yulgok's 『Seonghakjipyo(聖學輯要)』 and the educational meaning of modern Confucian ethics focusing on the methods of changing temperament. According to the purpose of this study, we derived the following research results. The first, Yulgok emphasized the need for changing temperament, considering that there is a high possibility that people will do evil in the way they express their mind according to the state of the qi(氣). And based on this, it is argued that the fundamental driving force that makes temperament change is the spirit of the mind. The second, Yulgok recognized that the goal of changing temperament is to sustain good and zhong(中) which are moral appropriation for the situation. The third, Yulgok suggested Self-control(克己) and Cultivating qi(養氣) as a practical method of changing temperament. Self-control is a way to control bad temperament. And Cultivating qi is the same as the Cultivating mind(養心) which method can overcome the problem of innate temperament character. The fourth, we can get the two meanings of modern practical Confucian ethics education. These are the execution of practical Confucian ethics education centered on Self-control and Cultivating qi. These implementation of practical Confucian ethics education will be meaningful to overcome the current educational problems dominated by knowledge-stressed education.