『음빙실문집(飮氷室文集)』의 교육론과 한국에 미친 영향

Abstract

This study examines how Liang Qichao(梁啓超)'s 『EUMBINGSILMUNJIP(飮氷室文集)』 influenced patriotic enlightenment figures and modern education in Korea after its dissemination. To explore this, the study investigates how 『EUMBINGSILMUNJIP』 was introduced to Korea and its educational theories. Through 『EUMBINGSILMUNJIP』 Liang Qichao advocated for the development of people's intellect, nurturing of talents, national education as ordinary education, and presented a new ideal of ‘Shinmin(新民)’ for the nation. Prior to Liang Qichao's ideas spreading in Korea, the country faced significant turmoil following the decline of the traditional Neo-Confucian system due to the influx of Western civilization after the Treaty of Ganghwa. In this chaotic period marked by conflicts between reformist and conservative factions, as well as differing opinions on the pace of reform within the reformist camp, 『EUMBINGSILMUNJIP』 emerged as a focal point for defining their direction. Liang Qichao compiled various essays in 『EUMBINGSILMUNJIP』 which intellectuals of the time translated and introduced in newspapers, interpreting and adapting his ideas according to their own philosophies and the current situation. Patriotic enlightenment figures actively embraced Liang Qichao's social evolution theory, "Shinmin" ideology, and educational theories to establish their own philosophies and strive to overcome national crises, thus becoming the driving force behind the patriotic enlightenment movement. Liang Qichao's ideas provided Korean intellectuals with a philosophical framework for overcoming national crises in the future, advocating for the cultivation of ‘Shinmin’ ideals necessary for the new era, and striving to overcome national crises through the development of capabilities in education and industry. The transmission of 『EUMBINGSILMUNJIP』 reflected the philosophical reflections of late Joseon intellectuals who dreamed of strengthening the country and nurturing a new populace, providing insights that are relevant for contemplation in the present day.