晉州 姜門 유학자들의 학문과 사상

Abstract

Chosun Dynasty’s Confucianism has a complex development with the intricate mixture of factions, schools, and familial learning. In this regard, the teaching and learning practiced by a single family is meaningful. The Jinjoo Kang family was headed by Kang Lee-Shik, Kang Min-Chum, and general Kang Kam-Chan. It was a family that produced numerous historical figures. The academic schools and philosophy of this family can be described as follows. First is the school of righteousness. Kang Hon, Kang Hyung, Kang Shim, Kang Jeup, and Kang Heun were disciples of Kim Jong-jik and were all martyred during the massacre of scholars for their righteousness. Kang Hang led an army to stand against the Japanese invasion during Jung Yu We Ran before eventually being captured by the Japanese forces. He continued resisting by teaching Chosun Sung Confucianism in Japan. Kang Hak-Nyun appealed to the King during Byun Ja Ho Ran and strongly opposed the political powers during In Jo Ban Jung. There were also Kang Duk-Ryong, Kang Sa-Ryong, Kang Ki-Ryong, Kang Keuk-Hyo, Kang Chan and many others from this family that fought against the Japanese invasion during Lim Jin We Ran. There was also Kang Rak-Won, Kang Nan-Soo, and Kang Sa-Mun who also fought against the Japanese invasion. Second is the school of openness. Kang Joo had fluent knowledge of all philosophers and scholars. He especially recognized Chaung-tzu. Kang Hak-Nyun quoted Lao-tzu in describing yin and yang. Finally, Kang Baek-Nyun wrote his Han Kye Man Rok by applying not only Confucianism but also his fluent knowledge of all philosophers and scholars. Third is the deep interest in western learning. Kang Lee Won, Kang Lee Oh, Kang Lee Jung, and Kang Lee In were brothers that were all very close to Chung Yak-Yong and deeply involved in western learning. Also, Kang Lee Chun and Kan Lee Mun even sacrificed themselves to promote western learning. The righteous, open school of thought as well as the interest for western learning that the Jinjoo Kang family sought was distinguished from the No-Ron clan that possessed the most political power during the time.