KOREA101R Study Guide - Final Guide: French America, Sarim, Righteous Army
30 Mar 2013
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Yi song-gye a deputy commander (one of two who became famous in late koryo) 1388 ming dynasty said they wanted claim over koryos ne territory. Ch"oe yong was against mings but yi was pro-ming policy yi ousted king ch"oe. This is the overthrow of koryo and beginning of yi dynasty. Neo-confusionism is a philosophical confusionism that explains the origons of man and the universe in metaphysical terms. Political ethics stress the mutual relationship of ruler and subject- rejects all other teachings. Attacked buddhism- said destructive for family morals and state. Military strength is the reason ti song-gye was able to take over korea and create his new yi dynasty as king t"aejo, 1392-1389. Nature of yangban = how they lived. 1) devoted themselves to study of confusionism self cultivation koryo dynasty followed buddhism but by end it was very corrupt with buddhist monks-
