The Moral and Religious Thought of Yi Hwang (Toegye): A Study of Korean Neo-Confucian Ethics and Spirituality

by Edward Y. J. Chung

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 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030779262
• ISBN13: 9783030779269
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"