율곡(栗谷)의 천인관계론에서 나타난 인간의 위상에 관한 고찰

Abstract

The characteristics of 『I-Ching(易經 / 周易)』 is that explain every change in the cosmos through organic structure of Yin-Yang(陰陽). Yulgok(栗谷) develop his ‘relationship theory between Heaven and Human Being(天人關係論)’ in 『Treatise on the way of heaven(天道策)』 which is based on theory of organism in 『I-Ching』. Yulgok believe that nature and mind are associated in morality. And he consider that natural phenomenon and mind make a interaction. However, his argument is faced many questions such as “How can make a​xiological analogy between natural phenomenon and life of human being?” Also, ethical self-realization of each individual mind differs from irregularities in reality. Yulgok’s argument can’t be understood by a view of nature of modernity. Because this paper will consider view of nature of pre-modern for defence ‘Relationship theory between Heaven and Human Being’, and investigates the theoretical and historical background. In 『Treatise on the way of heaven』, Yulgok use concept of ‘Mutual participation of Heaven and Human Being(天人交與)’ instead of ‘Unity with Heaven and Human Being(天人合一)’. It raise status of Human being in the relationship between Heaven and Human Being. His thoughts are founded upon liqizhimiao(理氣之妙) and qifalisheng(氣發理乘). ‘Unity’ show that Human Being is unified with nature, but ‘Mutual participation(天人交與)’ prove that Human being have a independent status and role in the cosmos. Human being isn’t separated from nature, however, don’t be subordinated to nature. Yulgok’s thoughts of ‘Mutual participation of Heaven and Human Being’ is based upon organic relationship of Heaven and Human being. His thoughts progressed from ‘Unity’ and enhance status and responsibility of Human being in nature.