英文摘要 |
This article focuses on the study of the ritual philosophy of Tian Yu (Ganjae, 1841-1922), based on“The Collection of Ganjae’s theory of Li”to interpret Tian Yu’s ritualistic thinking. Although Tian Yu’s achievements in ritual studies may not be the most outstanding in the history of Joseon Confucianism, this article finds that his arguments fully demonstrate the influence of Zhu Xi (1130-1200). He not only understood Zhu Xi’s views on individual rituals and etiquette but also accurately grasped the essence of“ritual”in Zhu Xi’s thoughts. On the other hand, because Tian Yu was well-versed in Zhu Xi’s works, he could use Zhu Xi's terminology and behavior as a basis for discussing ritual. When the classics of“jia li”(Family Rituals) and“I-li”(Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial) were inconsistent, Tian Yu was able to objectively analyze the gains and losses, demonstrating the principle of prioritizing the respect for the classics. In addition, Tian Yu and other Joseon Confucian scholars’evaluation of Jia Gongyan’s“Yili shu”(Subcommentaries of Yili) was clearly guided by Zhu Xi’s ritualistic advocacy, which differs from the scholarly approach of Chinese scholars. Although“ritual studies”was not the focus of Tian Yu’s scholarship, he was at the intersection of the 19th and 20th centuries and could even be considered the last of the East Asian Zhu Xi scholars. Exploring his ritualistic thinking not only helps to better understand the history of Joseon Confucianism but also has significant implications for the study of East Asian Zhu Xi scholarship. |