Korean Neo-Confucian Masters Series Vol.1: Hwadam Seo Gyeong-deok: The Philosophy of Qi and the Great Void - Couverture rigide

Bae, Dr. Byeongdae

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798994033609

Editeur : Welit Books Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Hwadam Seo Gyeong-deok (1489–1546) was one of the most original figures in the early development of Korean Neo-Confucianism. Despite his intellectual significance, his philosophy has remained largely unknown outside Korea and is frequently overlooked in broader accounts of Confucian thought.

This volume examines the life, writings, and philosophical orientation of Hwadam Seo Gyeong-deok within the intellectual context of early Joseon Korea. The study focuses on his distinctive understanding of qi and his rejection of dualistic interpretations that subordinate qi to li. Particular attention is given to his articulation of the Great Void as qi, through which he developed a coherent and internally consistent philosophical position that set him apart from many of his contemporaries.

Grounded in close readings of primary classical sources, the book reconstructs Hwadam Seo Gyeong-deok’s conceptual framework with careful attention to historical context and textual precision. Rather than offering a general survey, it presents a sustained interpretation of his thought and clarifies its place within the broader discourse of Neo-Confucian philosophy.

Written for scholars, graduate students, and serious readers of East Asian philosophy, this volume contributes to a deeper understanding of Korean Neo-Confucianism and its significance within global intellectual history.

The Korean Neo-Confucian Masters Series presents a scholarly introduction to seven major thinkers of Joseon-era Korea, examining their lives, intellectual systems, and historical significance for a global academic readership.

Although Confucian traditions are often discussed primarily through Chinese and Japanese lineages, Korean Neo-Confucianism developed distinctive philosophical trajectories that shaped ethical thought, political reasoning, and educational ideals across the Joseon period. This series brings those traditions into focus through close study of seven representative figures whose thought defined Korean intellectual life from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century.

Each volume is grounded in careful readings of primary classical texts and informed by rigorous intellectual-historical scholarship and comparative philosophical analysis. Rather than offering introductory summaries, the series reconstructs each thinker’s conceptual framework, situates it within broader Neo-Confucian discourse, and examines its relevance to ongoing discussions in moral philosophy, political philosophy, and intellectual history.

Written for scholars, graduate students, and serious readers of East Asian philosophy, the series maintains a balance between academic rigor and clarity of exposition. Taken together, the volumes aim to reposition Korean Neo-Confucianism within global intellectual history and to demonstrate its enduring philosophical significance beyond regional or national boundaries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Welit Books Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798994033609
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 225
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