관계 중심적 유가 윤리와 개인

Abstract

This article discusses the relationship between Confucianism and individuals. At the same time, looks for the alternatives, which can supplement the individual freedom and equality in Confucian Ethics. Confucianism emphasizes the organic interrelationship of all things. And it developed the theory of unity of all things and the viewpoint of large family of universe. Human beings are not independent but relational being. Thought focused on the relationship appeared to tend to focus on human relation and morality. Human relation in confucianism have Differential and Asymmetry. Aa a result, people pursued internal moral self. The actual content of the relations is a net of roles. Therefore, the individual considers that the ideal self. is to faithfully perform a given part of a given social status. Religious morality and social morality were blended in Confucian ethics. The article concludes with some suggestions that how will confucian ethics to extending the personal freedom and equality. First, the weakening of the ethical relationship is required. Second, the separation of religious morality and social morality, and We should strengthen social morality. Third, families and groups to move away from the center, at the same time it is necessary to redefine the ethical switch to the center of individual freedom and equality. Modern society is a pluralistic society composed of independent individuals. Since the confucian ethics must also oriented Solidarity and Communication of individuals who are free and equal. In that sense, moral individualism to actively affirm individual freedom and equality will be discussed as an alternative.