율곡 심성정의일로설心性情意一路說의 교육철학적 의미 모색

Analysis of ‘one road theory of the mind, nature, emotions and will[心性情意一路說]’ of Yulkok

The purpose of this study is to find a way to address the current educational problems by reinterpreting the study of Yulgok. Today, education has degenerated into an instrument for surviving in the fierce competition. However, education is more than a secondary means; what we need is the basic reflection on ‘what is a human being?’ and ‘what is a meaningful and desirable way of studying?’. This study suggests the study of Yulgok as an alternative approach to solve the educational problems and reinterprets it. What merits particular attention in the study of Yulgok seems to be its description of the mind structure based on the ‘one road theory of the mind, nature, emotions and will[心性情意一路說]’ and its emphasis on the will to be a sage. The final common goal of these theories is to achieve the essence of a human being in each and every situation. The ideal man who has achieved the essence of a human being is considered to be a sage[saint]. Yulkok emphasize striving to be a sage[saint] by means of Gyugijil(矯氣質) with the will to challenge.