17세기 典禮問題에 대한 權의 예론과 그 의의

Abstract

Kwon See(1604-1672) was a korean scholar on the rites in the 17c' Chosun. At that time, the study of the Korean rite of mourning dress developed into two distinct streams. The first was headed by Kim Jang-Saeng and his disciples, while the other was taken up by Jung Gu and his disciples. Song Jun-Kil and Song Si-Yeol further expounded the theory of Kim Jangsaeng and Kim Jip which proclaimed the rite of wearing mourning dress for one years. Alternatively, Heo Mok, who succeeded Jung Gu, countered that mourning dress should be worn for three years. In addition to these two dominant streams, there was another branch, led by Park Ji-Kae and Kwon See, which espoused that King InJo must perform 'calling father' in the Palace Shrine despite his father was not a king. Further, King InJo must keep his father's soul tablet in the Palace Shrine. Finally, Kwon See insisted that Queen Ja-ei be clothed in mourning dress for no less than three years, versus the traditional mourning dress period of one year. Kwon See's theory emphasized filial piety and humanity and lent strengthened legitimacy to the right torule by enshrining tradition, which was generally reserved for royal lineage. Kwon See also attempted to cease the debate between scholars when the mourning dress rite becamea major political issue, following an appeal by Yun Seon-Do to the King. Kwon See suggested that respect should be shown to scholars with different beliefs and points of view and that their criticism be acknowledged. Kwon See noted the importance of public criticism and tried to employ the true meaning of Sunbee politics.