혜강(惠岡) 최한기(崔漢綺)의 경사론(經史論)

Abstract

In Confucianism, interpreting the views of scriptures and history is a manifestation of academic authority. Studying scriptures and history is important for Confucian scholars. It constitutes a Confucian world, internalizes ethical consciousness, and is the basis of discipline. It expresses the ethical order of the cause, and is the universal value that Confucianism seeks. Since studying scriptures and history is the premise of completing virtue, living depending on what they studied is the completion of their studies. The view of studying scriptures and history changes with the times. It is also natural that the interpretation becomes diverse. The late Joseon Dynasty is a border point of change. The main content of this paper is to reconstruct Choi Han-ki's view of scriptures and history. The late Joseon Dynasty was influenced by Chinese studies. And it was a time when Western civilization encroached on the East. He perceived academic value as a succession to tradition. He wanted to establish the value in the present and to convey the value to the future. He believed that he should study scriptures and history to complete this virtue. He recognized the scriptures and history as the subject of practical science. His views on scriptures and history are scattered in his writings. The theories of scriptures and history are contained in Somo (素謨), Tonggyungseo (通經序), and Seungsunsamu (承順事務). He recognized scriptures and history as subjects of study. It is an important task to reconstruct scriptures and history to get to know his fundamental consciousness. He recognized the scriptures as the holy scriptures, and history as the status of scriptures. He proposed a new method of reading to inherit the values contained in scriptures and history. His theory of scriptures and history revealed his willingness to inherit traditional learning, showing his academic attitude to renew tradition.