도덕의 기원과 정당화에 대한 진화 심리학과 유학의 유사성에 대한 비판

Abstract

This paper deals with the differences between Confucianism and evolutionary psychology. Evolutionary psychology resists of the existing moral such as metaphysical philosophy, based on rational and instruction but it claims the Altruism of biological basis and understands the moral’s fundamental contents with the biological facts. There are some preceding research analysis about Confucianism and evolutionary psychology for these have common in that based on the biological facts, Confucianism emphasizes the filial duty and kinship which are based on biological relationship. Therefore, in this paper, Confucianism also contains the scientific objectivity by comparing with evolutionary psychology. However, it is important not to regard the biological evolution is the ultimate virtue, following the survival of the fittest. Moreover, it is significant to recognize the empathy. It is clear that Mencius’s mind theory internalizes the conventional moral and relates both moral ethics and metaphysics phsychology. However, when we relate moral theory with biological basis, it is easy to consider more about the moral psychological aspect, overlooking psychological experiences through the Confucianism’s spiritual cultivation. As a result, it overlooks the meaning of Confucianism’s self-discipline and spiritual transcendence. Therefore, it is necessary to understand that both theories are based on moral and empathy but dealing with different dimensions during comparing the Confucianism and evolutionary psychology.