구봉 송익필의 율곡학설 비판에 대한 연구

Abstract

This study investigated the criticism of Yulgok Lee Yi's academic theory who was one of the representative scholars in Giho Confucianism in the 16th century of Joseon Dynasty which was criticised by Gubong Song, Ik-pil. Gubong, Yulgok and Woogae had lived closely to each other in Paju region in their young childhood and had interacted with one another for learning by close application for fostering their friendship and academic study in their early 20's. Gubong was able to make an academic criticism on Sohakchipju(Collected Commentaries of Elementary Learning), Sooneon, Gyeokmongyogyeol written by Yulgok based on their mutual academic influence for each other. He criticised the contents and the controversial argument over the father's concubine with a rank issue. Gubong's criticism on Yulgok's academic accomplishment was strong enough to offend his academic pride but Yulgok accepted Gubong's criticism humbly. It indicates that Yulgok considered Gubong as an esteemed friend with great respect and trust for him. This paper tried to examine the contents of the criticism on Yulgok's academic theories by Gubong and its validity. For this purpose, this study focused on researching their different academic positions and perspectives and tried to re-evaluate Gubong's academic achievement for assuring his status in Confucianism with a comprehensive and objective view-point. This study would offer a novel perspective of research on Yulgok's academic theories and suggest a new research method for establishing desirable history of Kiho Confucianism and Korean Confucianism.