『누판고(鏤板考)』의 지식 세계와 조선 학술

Abstract

In this paper, through the analysis of Nupango compiled in 1796, I looked at the topography of knowledge and academia formed in Joseon in the late 18th century. Nupango was Catalog of the woodblock which was owned by government offices, Seowon(書院), temples, and private houses in Seoul and its provinces. The main characteristics of the academic world of the Joseon Dynasty, which can be examined in Nupango, can be clearly confirmed through the personal writings in this book. The personal writings were published by intertwined powerful families and scholars in a certain area, including the compiler or the writer, and even after publication, they exerted considerable social influence. This phenomenon became more powerful since the 17th century, when the activities of academic schools and factions began to take place. Nupango categorizes and organizes bookboards from all parts of the country that existed in the late 18th century Joseon in a clear and special system. Given that the control of knowledge, academic and information exerts considerable influence in the strengthening and operation of political power, the power that is qualified to access and read this book could have exercised enormous power. In this regard, it can be said that the original intention of this book was successful.