연암의 비판정신과 현실인식 : 건강한 공동체 재구를 위한 귀감

Abstract

This article examines the characteristic thoughts of Yeonam[燕巖] Park Ji-won[朴趾源] in order to find a way for our society to become a healthy community. Yeonam honestly looked at the problems of the community to which 'I' and 'I' belong. And He critically analyzed the problems he discovered with clear and sharp insight. So Yeonam was able to objectively recognize himself and Joseon[朝鮮]. Yeonam strongly hoped that Joseon would be able to recognize its shortcomings and improve their shortcomings through this objective recognition. Yeonam's non-devastating and objective thinking naturally led to the thinking of searching for the essence of the object. In addition, the reason to study the essence of the object led to very innovative and unconventional thinking as it reached an understanding that was qualitatively different from conventional and conventional thinking. Objective thinking rooted in rigorous self-criticism also shone in Yeonam's perception of the international situation surrounding Joseon at the time. Yeonam fiercely criticized the empty rhetoric of the northern conquest(Bukbeol;北伐) and argued that true preparation for such an endeavor required building substantial strength. To achieve this, he advocated learning from the Qing[淸], even if it meant adopting practices from the so-called "barbarians," thereby promoting Bukhak[北學](northern studies). Yeonam’s『Yeolha Ilgi』(『熱河日記』) stands as a work that encapsulates his views on Joseon-Qing relations, particularly his approach to the conquer the North[北伐] and the learn the north[北學]. The reasons Yeonam has shown us are still very important today. In particular, it awakens so-called opinion leaders, including politicians. Special efforts are needed not to make the mistake of our community regressing to the past in the midst of a chaotic domestic politics and sharp international situation. At this point, Yeonam's critical, reflective, and objective thinking suggests a lot to us.