『논어』에서 學의 의미

Abstract

This Article's aim is to articulate The Meaning of science(or learning:學)' in analects. Confucius said, " Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application?"(1:1). and also said, "at fifteen, I had my mine bent 'learning(or Science:學)'on learning, At thirty, I stood firm, ... At seventy, I could follow what my heart desired, without transgressing what was right." Confucian analects's key concept is jen(仁). Confucius's concept of human path is realization of humanness. Confucius reestablished jen as universal Virtue. The Meaning of learning(Science) in analects have 1) acquiring new knowledge, 2) humanitas (paideia, artes liberales), and 3) 'learning to become a sage(聖學)'. Confucius believe in reality of the human mind & it's nature. What Heaven has conferred is called the human nature. An accordance with this human nature is called path of human duty. Confucian analects's aim is to articulate the ideas and methodology of 'learning to become a sage' based upon his saying. Confucius believe in reality of the human mind & it's nature. What Heaven has conferred is called the human nature. An accordance with this human nature is called path of human duty. Confucius's concept of human path is realization of humanness.