An Investigation and Assessment of Yi Toegye’Li-Qi Dualism

This essay investigates the reasons and methods that Toegye used to justify his li-qi dualism, and indicates the internal intensions in histhoughts. On the one hand, Toegye solved some problems raised by the critics of li-qi dualism and contributed to the understanding of his mas-ter Zhu Xis works. On the other hand, his justification also brought forth new tensions and, as a result, showed new directions for the development of Neo-Confucianism, which was testified to by Yi Yul- goks qi monism. In a sense, Toegyes system is a milestone in thedevelopment of Korean Confucianism, just as Zhu Xis thoughts are the foundation of Neo-confucianism.

keywords: li (i), qi (gi), xin (sim), Toegye, Four Beginnings, Seven Emotions, the Great Ultimate

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An Investigation and Assessment of Yi Toegye’Li-Qi Dualism

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