李贄의 思惟方式(‘李贄의 矛盾’)에 관한 考察

As China recently recognizes the capitalist world and lifts its “Bamboo Curtain”, it now approves ideological and scholastic freedom. According to such changes, the principles on the study of Li Zhi is shifting from research based on prejudice and intentional embossment of certain aspects of the scholar to synthetic research based on the fundamental works. Hence, former valuation of Li Zhi, depending on the objects and interests of the researcher, consist mostly of peculiar circumstances and situations resulting in injust valuation. A new valuation of Li Zhi is needed to examine the validity and problems of former researches and to revaluate Li Zhi in a modern perspective. This study examines the prosecution of studies of Li Zhi and the characteristics of his studies which must not be overlooked when mentioning Li Zhi's idea. Through analysis of his works the present writer tried to make clear who he really is, why he, despite slander, misunderstandings and the threat of his life, tried to accomplish his tasks, the significance of his works and ideas. The entire study process took place in a different perspective from existing studies, refraining from methods which emphasize on Li Zhi's fragmentary features and emboss only one aspect of the person. The study, in an attempt to approach true Li Zhi, discloses the synthetic idea and characteristics seen in Li Zhi's works. Although the study does not mount to a synthetic research which covers all aspects of Li Zhi's ideas and works, it presents a new aspect on the revaluation of the significance of Li Zhi's work.