The Moral and Religious Thought of Yi Hwang (Toegye): A Study of Korean Neo-Confucian Ethics and Spirituality

This book explores Yi Hwang's moral and religious ideas, including his major texts, essays, letters, and biographies, and considers comparative and interreligious perspectives to shed light on Neo-Confucianism. It is an important resource for scholars and students of Korean and Confucian studies, comparative philosophy, and religion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book delves into the life and thought of Yi Hwang, a renowned Confucian philosopher known by his pen name, Toegye, during the 16th century in Korea. It serves as a pioneering exploration of Toegye's moral and religious ideas, encompassing his comprehensive perspectives as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner. The study encompasses a wide range of Toegye's major texts, essays, letters, and biographies, providing a comprehensive understanding of his intellectual legacy. Edward Chung, the author, elucidates key concepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking comments to bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also explores comparative and interreligious perspectives, highlighting their contemporary relevance. By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book sheds new light on the breadth and depth of Toegye's ethics and spirituality, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students in Korean and Confucian studies, comparative philosophy, and religion.

Yi Hwang, also known by his pen name Toegye, was a prominent Confucian philosopher during the 16th century in Korea. This book explores his life and thought, providing a pioneering study of his moral and religious ideas. It discusses his holistic perspectives as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner, encompassing a wide range of his major texts, essays, letters, and biographies. Edward Chung, the author, elucidates key concepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking comments to bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also explores comparative and interreligious perspectives, highlighting their contemporary relevance. By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book sheds new light on the breadth and depth of Toegye's ethics and spirituality, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students in Korean and Confucian studies, comparative philosophy, and religion.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030779269
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021