김장생(金長生)의 『근사록석의(近思錄釋疑)』와 서인 성리설의 심화

Abstract

This study is aimed at exploring compilation process of annotation for Chin-ssu Lu (近思錄) of Kim Jang-saeng (金長生, 1548-1631) and its importance in the history of thoughts. Zhu Xi (朱熹, 1130-1200) and Lu Zuqian (呂祖謙, 1137- 1181) wrote Chin-ssu Lu for the beginners' learning. It took great part in beginner's learning with Xiaoxue (小學) that provides fundamental guideline in action. In spite of its recognized importance, Chin-ssu Lu did not receive attention from intellectuals of the time, while Xiaoxue received constant attention after emphasis on practice of Kim Jong-Jik (金宗直, 1431-1492). Chin-ssu Lu was re-examined by Yi Hwang (李滉, 1502-1571) of the 16th century. Studying Four Books and Five Classics, Yi Hwang provided a groundwork for translation of Confucian textbooks with studying Chin-ssu Lu in his later years. But he could not finish his work. Most annotations of beginner's learning based on Zhu Xi's studies (朱子學) was organized by Seoin (西人). Kim Jang-saeng compiled the annotations of Chin-ssu Lu for the first time by writing Geunsarok Seokeui (近思錄釋疑). Unlike previous annotations, Geunsarok Seokeui contained various theories of intellectuals of Joseon and these theories took greater part than theories of Chinese intellectuals based on Zhu Xi's other writings due to Joseon's cumulated former studies about the annotations. As study of Four books and Five Classics proceeded in Joseon, independent perspectives to understand Zhu Xi's studies were born. In this trend, Kim Jang-saeng compiled these studies and made a basis for study about Chin-ssu Lu. In the process, Kim Jang-saeng supplemented Yi Yi's position in the controversy over Neo-Confucianism that continued from Yi Hwang and created a foundation for maintaining the school.