Formation and Criticism of Ghost Discourse in the Joseon Dynasty

December 31, 2023

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The aim is to examine how ghost discourse emerged and evolved through Confucian thought in the Joseon Dynasty.
Analyzed writings of prominent Confucian scholars from the Joseon Dynasty.
Explored the integration of Zhu Xi's understanding of ghosts within a changing philosophical landscape.
Investigated criticisms of Western spiritual concepts by Confucian thinkers.
Ghost discourse was widely accepted, yielding numerous interpretations among Confucian scholars.
Tensions emerged between traditional Korean Confucianism and Western spiritual notions, each defining terminology differently.
The discourse helped advance philosophical thought by clarifying distinctions between the two perspectives.

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Historical analysis explores ghost discourse and Confucian thought in Joseon Dynasty, revealing cultural tensions with Western ideas.

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Suyeon Kang (2023) studied this question.

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