The Life Philosophy of Life in Pak Kyong-ni’s Toji - Focusing on the Coexistent Reciprocity and Ethics of Life -

Key Points

• The aim is to clarify the ethical structure and contemporary significance of life philosophy in Pak Kyong-ni's Toji.
• Analyzed the themes of coexistence and reciprocity within Toji's narrative
• Examined the narrative structures of decline, movement, and instability
• Focused on the connections among humans, community, and nature
• Identified coexistence as a minimum ethic for sustaining relationships after community collapse
• Revealed that the narrative reflects an ethical stance on human and natural relationships
• Highlighted the relevance of Toji in the context of community disintegration and ecological crisis