Korean Confucianism

The Philosophy and Politics of Toegye and Yulgok

Autor*innen

• Hyoungchan Kim

Parameter

• 238 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on Neo-Confucianism's influence on politics, the book delves into the lives and contributions of two prominent Joseon dynasty scholars, Yi Hwang (Toegye) and Yi I (Yulgok). It analyzes their philosophical ideas and how these shaped the political landscape of their time, highlighting their enduring impact on Korean thought and governance. Through this examination, the work illustrates the intersection of philosophy and statecraft during a pivotal period in Korean history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Hardcover