야은 길재의 두 가지 표상 : 절의의 실천과 도통의 전승

초록

This paper is to intended to examine two representations that Gil Jae(pseudonym: Yaeun, 1353~1419) obtained in the period of Joseon Dynasty. In fact, he was recognized continuously as a symbol of jeolui (節義; integrity) and an hair to the way in that time. How were the images of Gil Jae formed? He was a low-ranking government official of Goryeo Dynasty that was replaced through revolution by Joseon Dynasty. He resigned his office and went home on account of knowing that his country would perish soon. In addition, he declined a public office that King Jeong-jong, the second lord of the new dynasty, gave him, under the pretext that a faithful subject would not serve two lords. So, Gil Jae could be honored as a model of loyal subject who practiced integrity. After going home, Gil Jae spent much time teaching his students. The point that Gil Jae emphasized in his education courses is to practice the ethical codes in Elementary Learing(小學), which instructs children on the standards of routine behavior at home and social life. Eventually, early sarimpa(士林派) scholars were willing to study Elementary Learning earnestly and make much effort to practice moral lessons suggested in it. Consequently, They accepted Gil Jae as a scholar who inherited the way of dohak(道學; learning of thy way) from Jeong Mong-ju(鄭夢周) and transmitted it to the next generation.

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