Presenter: Na Jong-Seok (Yonsei University), Great Unity(Dae-dong) and Harmony: Reflections on a Better Democracy“

Date: December 17th 2024
Location: Haehwa-dong

Hosted by: The Seogyo Institute, Institute of Confucian Philosophy & Culture and the Center for the Contemporary Study of East Asian Classics and Critical Confucianism

Outcome:

Various aspects of "Great Unity(Dae-dong) Democracy" were examined and discussed. Professor Na Jong-Seok has been conducting ongoing research on the concept of "Great Unity Democracy" to explain Korea's history and current realities while proposing an alternative ideal for future democracy. In this seminar, topics such as the relationship between "Great Unity" and harmony, care, ecological perspectives, and the issues of freedom and equality were explored. The discussions were followed by an in-depth examination of alternative forms of democracy.