Moral and Religious Thought of Yi Hwang (Toegye)

This book presents Yi Hwang (1501-1570)-better known by his pen name,Toegye-Korea's most eminent Confucian philosopher. It is a pioneering study ofToegye's moral and religious thought that discusses his holistic ideas andexperiences as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner.This study includes Toegye's major texts, essays, letters, and biographies. Edward Chung explains keyconcepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking commentsto bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also considerscomparative and interreligious perspectives and their contemporary relevance.By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book shedsfresh light on the breadth and depth of Toegye's ethics and spirituality, and isan important source for scholars and students in Korean and Confucianstudies and comparative philosophy and religion.