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[On-Offline International Academic Conference] "Seongho Yi Ik's New Compilation of the Four-Seven Debate"

One of the representative debates in Korean Confucianism, the Four-Seven Debate, has been a significant issue in Korean Neo-Confucian philosophy since the 16th century. Seongho Yi Ik (星湖李瀷, 1681~1763), a pioneer of Korean practical learning in response to the most prominent issue in Korean Neo-Confucianism, had his own perspectives on this matter. In pursuit of the global spread of Korean philosophy, KAEP of the Institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture, in collaboration with the College of Confucian Studies and Eastern Philosophy and 3T R&E Project Group based on Confcuian, Eastern and Korean Philosophy, BK21 4th, will be hosting the international academic conference "Seongho Yi Ik's New Compilation of the Four-Seven Debate" from January 8 to 10, 2024. The focus of this conference will be Yi Ik's work, 'New Compilation of the Four-Seven Debate (四七新編),' which examines his views on the Four-Seven Debate. Thirteen experts in Korean Neo-Confucian philosophy from Korea, the United States, Canada, China, and Taiwan will present and engage in discussions during the conference. Please refer to the attached poster for the specific schedule of the conference. The international academic conference will take place both online and offline at the 2nd-floor Live Virtual Studio of the Business Hall at Sungkyunkwan University and on Zoom. It will commence at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2024, and conclude at 12:00 PM on January 10, 2024. The online Zoom link is as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89005185697?pwd=YmlTTXBLaXo2Vk44UU9oVHhNVWozUT09 Additionally, due to limited space, we kindly request participants to attend online if possible. For those attending online, please turn on your camera to display your screen during participation. If anyone prefers offline attendance, please inquire individually through the contact information provided below. We appreciate the interest and participation of all those interested. Contact: 02-740-1863 (KAEP), lee2259@skku.edu (Associate Researcher, Lee Wonjun)
- 작성일 2024-01-02
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[Colloquium] "On Critical solidarity: Being a Woman of Color Philosopher in the United States"

The global spread of Korean philosophy and building bridges are the most important visions of K-Academic Expansion Project. On November 15th, we will host a colloquium featuring Professor Boram Jeong from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Colorado Denver, titled "On Critical Solidarity: Being a Woman of Color Philosopher in the United States." As the title suggests, in this colloquium, Professor Jeong aims to share her experiences and alternatives as a philosopher studying in the United States and simultaneously as a woman and a researcher of Color. While philosophy pursues universality, philosophers all conduct their research under unique situations and contexts. The reality of philosophical research encounters many differences. Professor Jeong’s presentation is scheduled for November 15, 2023, at 4:00 PM in Room 31310 on the 3rd floor of the Toegye Hall of Humanities at Sungkyunkwan University. We hope for the participation of many interested individuals.
- 작성일 2023-11-14
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[Offline International Workshop] "Neo-Daoism in China and Korea: Weijin Xuanxue and Korean Syncretic Daoism"

In the realm of Eastern philosophy, three primary branches are commonly recognized: Confucianism (儒), Buddhism (佛), and Daoism (道). However, it's evident that in the context of Korean philosophy, the emphasis on Daoism is significantly less pronounced compared to the other two branches. How can we delve into the world of Daoism in Korean philosophy? K-Academic Expansion Project, committed to the global spread of Korean philosophy, has been actively tracing the influences of Daoism in Korea in collaboration with 3T R&E Project Group based on Confucian, Eastern, and Korean Philosophy, BK21 4th, Sungkyunkwan University. At the international workshop held in March 2023, titled "2023 Zhuangzi beyond the Inner Chapters in Seoul," we explored the impact of Zhuangzi's philosophy on the thought of the Goryeo Dynasty scholar Yi Gyubo during the "Reading Zhuangzi through Yi Gyubo" session. On November 17th, we are organizing another international workshop titled "Neo-Daoism in China and Korea: Weijin Xuanxue and Korean Syncretic Daoism." This workshop will comprise two sessions. In the morning, after a presentation by Professor Sojeong Park, our center's director, graduate students from College of Confucian Studies and Eastern Philosophy, including Jeongin Lee, Yeongchae Yoon, William Gilbert, and Sejin Oh, will shed light on various aspects of Yi Gyubo's work. In the afternoon, Professor Alan K.L. Chan from the University of Hong Kong and Professor Brook A. Ziporyn from the University of Chicago will deliver lectures on the topics "What is Neo-Daoism?" and "Why Read Non-Sagely Philosophers? - Guo Xiang on What the Zhuangzi is Good For," respectively. This international workshop will be conducted both in-person at Sungkyunkwan University's Business Building, 2nd floor Live Virtual Studio, and virtually via Zoom. It is set to commence at 9:40 AM on November 17, 2023, and is expected to conclude at 5:45 PM. (Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4863783858) For more detailed information, you can visit the dedicated website created for this international workshop: https://kphiloskku.weebly.com/ We eagerly encourage the active participation of those who are interested. For inquiries: 02-740-1863 / koreanphilosophy.skku@gmail.com
- 작성일 2023-11-09
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2023 NAKPA Annual Meeting "Communication, Dialogue, and Expansion in Korean Philosophy"

North American Korean Philosophy Association (NAKPA), a gathering of active Korean philosophers in North America, organizes an annual meeting in various countries each year. During the NAKPA Annual Meeting, distinguished scholars across the globe who specialize in Korean philosophy come together to exchange academic ideas. As part of our commitment to build bridges in the realm of both domestic and international Korean philosophy research, K-Academic Expansion Project, in collaboration with Department of Philosophy and BK21 FOUR Project Team of Kyungpook National University, is proud to co-organize the 2023 NAKPA Annual Meeting. The theme of this meeting is "Communication, Dialogue, and Expansion in Korean Philosophy," and it will take place on November 9-10 over two days at Kyungpook National University's Humanities Korea Hall and Graduate Building. The conference will include 2 keynote speeches, 12 individual presentations, and 2 panel presentations, each featuring 5 and 6 speakers, respectively. The specific topics are outlined below. We eagerly anticipate your participation. Thank you. 2023 North American Korean Philosophy Association (NAKPA) Annual Meeting Communication, Dialogue, and Expansion in Korean Philosophy 11. 09 Thu. (KNU Humanities Korea Hall B102, 15:30-17:50) ~ 11. 10 Fri. (KNU Graduate Building 214, 9:00-18:00) All Lectures and Panels are Free and Open to the Public - Co-organized with BK21 FOUR Project Team to Educate Philosophical Specialists for Conflict Resolution, Department of Philosophy, Kyungpook National University / K-Academic Expansion Project (KAEP), The institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture, Sungkyunkwan University NAKPA Session 1 (Humanities Korea Hall, B102) Moderator: Janghee LEE (Gyeongin National University of Education) 15:30–15:50 Opening Address – Halla KIM (Vice President, NAKPA) Welcome Address – Seung-Taek LIM (Director, BK21 FOUR Project Team, Department of Philosophy, Kyungpook National University) 15:50-16:20 1. Jong-Myeong KIM (Kyungpook National University), “The Soteriological Features of the Jikji and Their Reconciliation Implications” 16:20-16:50 2. Bongrae SEOK (Alvernia University), “Seongho Yi Ik’s Theory of Mind-Brain: Aristotle’s De Anima and Neo-Confucian Adaptation of the Brain Theory of Cognition” 16:50-17:20 3. Halla KIM (Sogang University), “Kant and Dasan on the Meaning of Life: Two Moralists” 17:20-17:50 4. Song Chong LEE (Seoul National University), “Ham Sok Hon: Decoding the Jeremiad of a Korean Political Prophet” 17:50 Dinner (Sky17, Invitation Only, Provided by the College of Humanities at KNU) 11/10 (Fri.) NAKPA Session 2 (Graduate School Building 214) Moderator: Halla KIM (Sogang University) 9:00-9:15 1. Keynote Speech 1: Jin Y. PARK (American University), “Marginality and Reflexive Engagement” 9:15-9:30 Opening of the floor for Q & A 9:30-9:45 2. Keynote Speech 2: Edward CHUNG (University of Prince Edward Island), “Self-Transcendence in Yi Toegye’s Philosophy and Spirituality: A Contemporary Confucian Approach to Interreligious and Inter-philosophical Dialogue and Reconciliation” 9:45-10:00 Opening of the floor for Q & A 10:00-10:30 3. Yasuo DEGUCHI (Kyoto University), “WE-turn of Freedom and its Political Consequences” 10:30-12:15 4. Panel 1: “Expulsion Theories and Responses in Late Joseon Confucianism” 1) Jihyun PARK (Sogang University), “Questions and Answers on Heavenly Learning(天學問答)” 2) Seonhee KIM (Ewha Womans University), “Shin, Hudam's (愼後聃)’s "Comments on Western Learning(西學辨)," the first expulsion theory in Joseon” 3) Soyi CHUNG (Sogang University), “self-inscribed epitaph as self-healing” 4) Borum KIM (Anyang University), “The dissemination of Western Learning among the lay Koreans” 5) Jeongyeon CHOI (Jeonbuk National University), “Reprobation and Approval: the expulsion of wickedness (斥邪論) among 19th-century Chosun Confucian scholars, focusing on the Toegye School” 12:15 Lunch (Bibimga, Invitation Only, Provided by K-Academic Expansion Project (KAEP), The institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture, Sungkyunkwan University) NAKPA Session 3 (Graduate School Building 214) Moderator 1: Jin Y. PARK (American University) [13:30-16:00] Moderator 2: Bongrae SEOK (Alvernia University) [16:00-18:00] 13:30-14:00 5. Boram JEONG (University of Colorado, Denver), “The Temporal Politics of Novelty: A Decolonial Reading of the Korean New Womanhood” 14:00-14:30 6. Lehel BALOGH (Hokkaido University), “Yasuo Yuasa's Self-cultivation via Somatic Practices versus Hwa Yol Jung's Carnal Hermeneutics” 14:30-15:00 7. Kyung Rok KWON (Academia Sinica), “How has the Idea of Human Rights Shaped Confucianism in East Asian Democracy?” 15:00-15:30 8. Maorong JIANG (Creighton University), “Confucian Ethics and Political Communication: Lessons learned from Korean/Taiwanese Cultures” 15:30-16:00 9. Han Seok LEE (Seoul National University), “Jigak (知覺) and Myeongdeok (明德) in Horak Debate” 16:00-16:30 10. Jungeun JO (Korea Aeronautic University), A New Interpretation of gisoburyok mulsieoin [己所不欲勿施於人] : Suggesting a Dialogue between Scholars In and Outside Academia 16:30-18:00 11. Panel 2: K-Academic Expansion Project (KAEP), The institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture, Sungkyunkwan University, "The Meaning and Direction of Contents of Korean Philosophy" 1) Sojeong PARK (Director, SKKU KAEP), “Opening Remarks: KAEP’s Vision for Contentization of Korean Philosophy” 2) Eunyoung KIM (SKKU KAEP), “For the Planning of Courses that Can Communicate and Spread : The Role of ‘Coordinator’” 3) Wonjun LEE (SKKU KAEP), “Production of Lecture Scripts for Effective Communication” 4) Garam KIM (SKKU KAEP), “How to Achieve Learning Goals: The Purpose of Instructional Design” 5) Chaeyeon HONG (SKKU KAEP), “Visualization of Abstract Concepts: Expressions of 'living traditions'” 6) Taiyang YUN (SKKU KAEP), “Korean Philosophy on MOOC: How to and Usual Mistakes” 7) Na HA (SKKU KAEP), “Korean Philosophy on Global MOOC: How to Communicate with Global Audiences” 18:00 Dinner (Sky17, Invitation Only, Provided by K-Academic Expansion Project (KAEP), The institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture, Sungkyunkwan University)
- 작성일 2023-11-09
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[Colloquium] "From the Fundamental Incapability to WE-turns"

Hello, everyone. As part of Sungkyunkwan University’s K-Academic Expansion Center's efforts to bridge the global spread of Korean philosophy, we are pleased to announce a colloquium with Professor Yasuo Deguchi from Kyoto University. The colloquium, titled "From the Fundamental Incapability to WE-turns: Philosophical Reactivations of East Asian Traditional Thoughts," will take place on November 8th. The colloquium will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, starting at 4:30 PM, at the Presentation Room on the 3rd floor of Sungkyunkwan University's Central Library. During this colloquium, Professor Deguchi will present his ideas on transitioning from the limitations of the conventional concept of the self to the "Self-as-we" concept or "We-turn" as an alternative for various contemporary societal issues. We welcome your participation and encourage those interested to attend. Please note that the colloquium will be conducted offline, and due to limited seating, we kindly request those wishing to attend to contact our center in advance: 02-740-1863 / kphilo2021@skku.edu.
- 작성일 2023-11-02
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[Offline International Workshop] "The Spiritual & Religious Characteristics of Korean Confucianism"

The Center of K-Academic Expansion Project (KAEP), affiliated to the Institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture (IKPC), along with 3T R&E Project Group based on Confucian, Eastern, and Korean Philosophy, BK21 4th, Sungkyunkwan University, will be hosting an offline international workshop on October 27, 2023, starting at 10 AM at Sungkyunkwan University Dasan Hall of Economics, 2nd floor, room 32208. The workshop is entitled "The Spiritual & Religious Characteristics of Korean Confucianism” (한국 유교의 종교적·정신적 특성). The presentations in this workshop, with the participation of five scholars studying Korean Neo-Confucianism in North America, will be produced as online courses by the KAEP and made available on domestic and international MOOC platforms in the future. We look forward to the active participation and interest of students and researchers who wish to join this meaningful global expansion event for sharing the latest research achievements in Korean philosophy and Korean studies.
- 작성일 2023-10-13
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The 3rd ISEAP Conference “Following the Brush: Defining Aesthetics Through East Asian Philosophy”

The International Society of East Asian Philosophy held its third conference on September 15 and 16. The international conference was entitled: Following The Brush: Defining Aesthetics Through East Asian Philosophy. On the second day of the conference, Professor So Jeong Park, who heads the K-Academic Expansion Project (KAEP) and serves as the Director of the Institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture (IKPC), gave a keynote speech entitled: “Acceptance of “Aesthetics” in East Asia and Its Philosophical Prospects”. In sum, Professor Park’s speech explored the strong affinity East Asian intellectuals have for "aesthetics" as a field of study. Unlike its limited role in Western philosophy, aesthetics has been enthusiastically embraced in East Asia, with some universities in Japan and Korea maintaining dedicated departments for it. This affinity is rooted in the harmonious blend of rationality and sensibility in East Asian philosophy, offering a response to Western modern philosophy's challenges. Professor Park also called for a reevaluation of East Asian aesthetic concepts beyond Western frameworks and conducted a comparative analysis of conceptual metaphors in Western and East Asian art discussions, demonstrating the persistence of East Asian aesthetic ideals into the modern era. Professor Park also used Contemporary Korean art examples to illustrate how East Asian aesthetic principles continue to influence today's artistic expressions.
- 작성일 2023-09-26
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[International Symposium] “2023 Zhuangzi beyond the Inner Chapters in Seoul”

Greetings. The K-Academic Expansion Project for the Institute of Korean Philosophy and Culture at Sungkyunkwan University will host an international symposium titled “2023 Zhuangzi beyond the Inner Chapters in Seoul” for 4 days, from March 14(Tue.)-17(Fri.), together with the 3T R&E Project Group based on Confucian, Eastern, and Korean Philosophy at the 4th BK21 Project. With plans to be held simultaneously on- and offline, the symposium is split into two parts. The first part titled “The Huang Lao Chapters in the Zhuangzi” will be held over a three day period, from the 14th(Tue.) to the 16th(Thu.), with 12 scholars from Korea, the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Taiwan slated to engage in in-depth discussions on the Heaven and Earth chapter, the Way of Heaven chapter, the Heavenly Resolutions chapter, the Ingrained Opinions chapter, and the Mending Nature chapter of the outer chapters of the Zhuangzi. The second part titled“Reading Zhuangzi through Yi Gyubo” will be held on the 17th(Fri), the last day of the symposium, and 6 graduate students will shed light on Zhuangzi as he appears in the collection of literary works by Yi Gyubo, a thinker from the Goryeo dynasty period. We expect it to serve as an opportunity to identify how Korean scholars understand ‘Zhuangzi’ and make known this knowledge overseas. For a detailed schedule and information on presenters in the event, please refer to the link below. Zhuangzi beyond the Inner Chapters - Home (weebly.com) Additionally, we ask for your understanding in regard to the following issue. Due to limited space, you must apply for offline participation in advance. Those who want to participate offline can apply through the Google survey below (link). Offline participation will close on a first-come first-serve basis. The location and Zoom meeting link will be then sent to successful applicants. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ5KI056W-OowhZx38YPtYycQeuZIU9z5HqTL4KJ_5DZj55w/viewform?usp=pp_url Thank you.
- 작성일 2023-03-07
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2022 NAKPA Annual Meeting "Korean Philosophy & the World"

2022 NAKPA Annual Meeting "Korean Philosophy & the World"
- 작성일 2022-11-08
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