Andong Tour
Introduction to Andong
Andong is the home ofConfucianism in Korea. During the Joseon Dynasty, Andong attracted scores ofConfucian scholars becoming a pioneeringConfucian thought. This city also contained the highest number of private schools from the Joseon Dynasty as well as Confucian schools. To this day, Andong still has around 26 private schools fro
■ Philosophy : Endeavors for realization of idealistic politics based on Confucianism
Confucianism society was based on family institution, and the origination of the relationship of sovereign and subject was from father and son relationship. To maintain large family, it emphasized community spirit which stabilized the fundamentals of the idea. Country also realized the importance and encourag
Ⅱ. The Basis of the Joseon Dynasty's 500-year history
1) The systemic basis for the Joseon Dynasty
The basis for Joseon kingship was Confucianism. All other religions were excluded, making Confucianism the foundation for the Joseon system as a whole, and the primary subject of education for king, crown prince, and peasant alike.
The virtues ofConfucianism were humanity, righteousn
▣ Overview
The number of Korean emigration doubled in 1980s and a lot of them settled in USA. Even though they started to live in the US, the Korean atmosphere affected by Confucianism still existed within the household. Korean housewives living in the US had been watching Korean soap opera still, gathering at home, and renting out the video tape from the shop. These wives' soap opera viewing
. The Development of Buddhism
Buddhism evolved from the Indian philosophy of the 6th century BC with its concept of saṃsāra and karman. The saṃsāra (the Wheel of Birth and Death) is the eternal cycle of rebirth of every living creature. Karman (act) describes all that someone chose to do whether it is deeds, words or thoughts and is followed by a distinct reaction. Karman