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In the “Exploration to Korean Philosophy” series, we will delve deeper into the subject matter than what was previously addressed in the courses “Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture (IKPC)” and “In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy (SOKP)."
In EKP1, titled "Modernity and the Emergence of 'Korean' Philosophy," we explore how the Korean intellectual tradition encountered a pivotal moment of reinterpretation as it embraced the discipline of "philosophy," often seen as the apex of modern European intellectual history.
Looking at examples of Concept Clusters, we can see that Korean philosophy is deeply rooted in the Korean language and has formed a philosophical perspective that is different not only from the West but also from neighboring countries such as China and Japan. In this course, we also dealt with the early Korean Neo-Confucianism's gaze on “cheon”, referring to “heaven” as an example that clearly demonstrates the characteristics of Korean philosophy before it was given the name “philosophy.” Even before and after the advent of Neo-Confucianism, the search for ultimate existence – expressed in various terms – was constantly pursued. The gaze on “heaven” is an important feature of Korean philosophy.
This week, we examine the definitions of philosophy and Korean philosophy. We will hear from fellow students on how they perceive the differences between these two terms. The course will also introduce the fundamental concept of philosophy as the pursuit of wisdom and enlightenment. Additionally, we will get an overview of key highlights in Korean philosophy.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 41 minutes
Welcome from KAEP at SKKU•4 minutes
Course Overview•5 minutes
Interview with Students: Philosophy and Korean Philosophy•13 minutes
Philosophy, the Love of Wisdom, or the Quest for Enlightenment?•9 minutes
[+] A Map to Explore Korean Philosophy Essentials•10 minutes
2 readings•Total 65 minutes
Course introduction•5 minutes
Reading materials for week 1•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
What have you learnt this week?•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 20 minutes
Self-Introduction•20 minutes
Philosophy as Modern Phenomenon
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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In this week, we will cover the changing concept of "philosophy" in the modern period, differentiating between historical and contemporary perspectives. We will also explore how scholars engage in comparative philosophy today. In later lessons, the focus is on the conceptual history of "philosophy" and the importance of philosophizing. Additionally, we will gain insights into cross-cultural philosophy and its adaptability in different contexts.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 37 minutes
“Philosophy” to the Perennial Questions•6 minutes
[+] No 'Armchair Philosophers' in Korea?•6 minutes
The Conceptual History of “Philosophy”•7 minutes
[+] Exploring the Cultural Nuances of Philosophical Synonyms•9 minutes
Why Do We Philosophize?•3 minutes
Cross-cultural Philosophy after Philosophy•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
Reading materials for week 2•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
What have you learnt this week?•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
Discussion for week 2•30 minutes
Cross Cultural Gaze on Korean Philosophy
Module 3•2 hours to complete
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In this week, we will get insights into Korean philosophy in the "After Philosophy" era, emphasizing how modern scholars engage in philosophizing in Korea. We will explore the concept clusters and their influence on East Asian culture, both historically and today. We also delves into contemplating Korean philosophy from cross-cultural perspectives and clarifies the term "incommensurability." Lastly, we will discover the ongoing process of concept clustering in contemporary Korea, illustrating its role in shaping the philosophical landscape.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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8 videos•Total 42 minutes
Doing Korean Philosophy Here and Now•5 minutes
[+] “After Philosophy” & “The Attitudes towards philosophizing in Korea”•10 minutes
Philosophizing Here and Now•4 minutes
Different Concept Cluster of Korean Philosophy•4 minutes
Concept Clusters and Clustered Concepts•4 minutes
Different Concept Clusters: Study, Reading, Hard Working and Cultivating•5 minutes
Different Concept Clusters and Clustering as Philosophizing•3 minutes
Concepts Clustered Through Korean Philosophical Grammar•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
Reading materials for week 3•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
What have you learnt this week?•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
Discussion for week 3•30 minutes
The Emergence of Korean Philosophical Genealogy
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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In this week, we will focus on the origins of Korean philosophy, highlighting the influence of syncretism with Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. We will also explore the impact of Neo-Confucianism on Korean intellectual development. The lessons introduce key terminology and the reasons behind Korean intellectuals endorsing Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism.
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 34 minutes
Budding to Blossoming•6 minutes
[+] Korean Syncretism with Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism•16 minutes
The Genealogy of Korean Confucianism•3 minutes
Why did Korean Intellectuals Endorse Zhu Xi?•4 minutes
Two Giants in the Korean Confucian Genealogy•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
Reading materials for week 4•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
What have you learnt this week?•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
Discussion for week 4•30 minutes
Korean Confucianism: Human as Heaven
Module 5•3 hours to complete
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This week, we will cover the emergence of Korean Confucianism and the concept of the 'Copernican Turn' in Korean philosophy, providing insights into the transformation of imported Chinese Neo-Confucianism into Korean Neo-Confucianism. We will also explore the relationship between Heaven and Humans in Korean Neo-Confucianism. In the second lesson, we will delve into the term "Seong-li-hak" as the name for Korean Confucianism through adaptive innovation, understanding the core idea of 'Human as Heaven' and the unity of Heaven and Humans.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 50 minutes
Copernican Turn: “What I See” to “What We See across from Within”•7 minutes
Korean Confucianism Conceived before the Joseon Dynasty•6 minutes
Seong-li-hak, Learning ‘Human as Heaven’•12 minutes
Heaven and Humans are One and Continuous•7 minutes
[+] Haneul 하늘, Cheon 天, and Heaven•15 minutes
Closing•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
Reading materials for week 5•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 50 minutes
[Final Test] What have you learnt in this course?•50 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
Discussion for week 5•30 minutes
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