The Moral and Religious Thought of Yi Hwang (Toegye)

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This book presents Yi Hwang (1501–1570)—better known by his pen name, Toegye—Korea’s most eminent Confucian philosopher. It is a pioneering study of Toegye’s moral and religious thought that discusses his holistic ideas and experiences as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner. This study includes Toegye’s major biographies and letters as well as his famous Jaseongnok (Record of self-reflection) and Seonghak sipdo (Ten diagrams on sagely learning). Edward Chung explains key concepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking comments to bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also considers comparative and interreligious perspectives and their contemporary relevance. By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book sheds fresh light on the breadth and depth of Toegye’s ethics and spirituality, and is an important source for scholarsand students in Korean and Confucian studies and comparative philosophy and religion.

Edward Y. J. Chung is Asian Studies Director and Professor of Religious Studies at UPEI, Canada. He is the author of The Great Synthesis of Wang Yangming Neo-Confucianism in Korea (2020), A Korean Confucian Way of Life and Thought: The Chasnŏngnok by Yi Hwang (T’oegye) (2016), and Korean Confucianism: Tradition and Modernity (2015).

This book presents Yi Hwang (1501–1570)—better known by his pen name, Toegye—Korea’s most eminent Confucian philosopher. It is a pioneering study of Toegye’s moral and religious thought that discusses his holistic ideas and experiences as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner. This study includes Toegye’s major texts, essays, letters, and biographies. Edward Chung explains key concepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking comments to bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also considers comparative and interreligious perspectives and their contemporary relevance. By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book sheds fresh light on the breadth and depth of Toegye’s ethics and spirituality, and is an important source for scholars and students in Korean and Confucian studies and comparative philosophy and religion.

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“This book lucidly and masterfully articulates the complex moral and religious ideas of Toegye. Also, the work presents significant insights concerning diverse issues related to these ideas. Both beginning students and advanced scholars will greatly benefi t from this book. This book is highly recommended.”— Jung-Yeup Kim, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Kent State University, USA
“A great contribution to the field of Asian (especially Korean Neo-Confucian) philosophy, history, religious studies, and literature. I strongly recommend this book as a must-read book to anyone who is interested in Asian/Korean wisdom and spirituality.”— Suk Gabriel Choi, Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Towson University, USA
“Chung presents Toegye’s philosophy as an articulation of what Toegye believed human beings need to do in order to live moral lives. This broadly-researched work reminds usthat Toegye focused on practical religious concerns and therefore there is much Toegye can contribute to inter-religious dialogue today.”— Donald L. Baker, Professor of Korean History and Religion, UBC, Canada
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