YULGOK YI I
He connects the resolve to learn and cultivate oneself with responsible action, public institutions, and practical statecraft.
1536–1584Neo-Confucianism · StatecraftKorea · Joseon
Other names and spellings
율곡 이이 · 이이 · 율곡 · Yi I · Yulgok
Core ideas
RESOLVESELF-CULTIVATIONREFLECTIONSTATECRAFTPRACTICE
Works & sources
Gyeongmong yogyeol, Chapter 1, ‘Establishing Resolve’ · Preface to Gyeongmong yogyeol (Essentials for Dispelling Ignorance, 1577)
YULGOK YI I, a first reading
Yi I connected learning with self-cultivation, relationships, and responsible action. Gyeongmong yogyeol offers a starting point for seeing how learning enters ordinary conduct.
Learning and practice: what does it mean?
Learning in Gyeongmong yogyeol involves discerning what is appropriate in everyday affairs. Appropriateness includes responsibilities within relationships and roles, rather than simply the most efficient choice.
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