{"product_id":"the-moral-and-religious-thought-of-yi-hwang-toegye-a-study-of-korean-neo-confucian-ethics-and-spirituality-paperback","title":"The Moral and Religious Thought of Yi Hwang (Toegye): A Study of Korean Neo-Confucian Ethics and Spirituality - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Y. J. Chung\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents Yi Hwang (1501-1570)--better known by his pen name, Toegye--Korea's most eminent Confucian philosopher. It is a pioneering study of Toegye's moral and religious thought that discusses his holistic ideas and experiences as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner. This study includes Toegye's major texts, essays, letters, and biographies. Edward Chung explains key concepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking comments to bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also considers comparative and interreligious perspectives and their contemporary relevance. By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book sheds fresh light on the breadth and depth of Toegye's ethics and spirituality, and is an important source for scholars and students in Korean and Confucian studies and comparative philosophy and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents Yi Hwang (1501-1570)--better known by his pen name, Toegye--Korea's most eminent Confucian philosopher. It is a pioneering study of Toegye's moral and religious thought that discusses his holistic ideas and experiences as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner. This study includes Toegye's major biographies and letters as well as his famous \u003ci\u003eJaseongnok\u003c\/i\u003e (Record of self-reflection) and \u003ci\u003eSeonghak sipdo\u003c\/i\u003e (Ten diagrams on sagely learning). Edward Chung explains key concepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking comments to bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also considers comparative and interreligious perspectives and their contemporary relevance. By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book sheds fresh light on the breadth and depth of Toegye's ethics and spirituality, and is an important source for scholars and students in Korean and Confucian studies and comparative philosophy and religion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Y. J. Chung \u003c\/b\u003eis Asian Studies Director and Professor of Religious Studies at UPEI, Canada. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Synthesis of Wang Yangming Neo-Confucianism in Korea \u003c\/i\u003e(2020), \u003ci\u003eA Korean Confucian Way of Life and Thought: The \u003c\/i\u003eChasnŏngnok \u003ci\u003eby Yi Hwang \u003c\/i\u003e(T'oegye) (2016), and \u003ci\u003eKorean Confucianism: Tradition and Modernity \u003c\/i\u003e(2015).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Y. J. Chung \u003c\/b\u003eis Asian Studies Director and Professor of Religious Studies at UPEI, Canada. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Synthesis of Wang Yangming Neo-Confucianism in Korea \u003c\/i\u003e(2020), \u003ci\u003eA Korean Confucian Way of Life and Thought: The \u003c\/i\u003eChasnŏngnok \u003ci\u003eby Yi Hwang \u003c\/i\u003e(T'oegye) (2016), and \u003ci\u003eKorean Confucianism: Tradition and Modernity \u003c\/i\u003e(2015).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42122745708679,"sku":"9783030779269","price":161.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/9652166bb416e9c3142f741a4922fcb4.webp?v=1732562074","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-moral-and-religious-thought-of-yi-hwang-toegye-a-study-of-korean-neo-confucian-ethics-and-spirituality-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}