A Critical Review on the Issue of Proto-Nationalism during Late Chosŏn
Journal Title: International Journal of Korean History - Year 2008, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
Much as is the case with the dichotomous expressions ‘modern’ and ‘premodern’, so-called ‘modern people’ have a tendency to identify the short historical period to which they belong as the modern, while referring to the overall and much longer period that preceded it as the premodern era.1 This particular vantage point is generally rooted in an enlightenment-based perception of history which views modernity as the natural culmination of history. In this regard, Francis Fukuyama’s <The End of History and the last man> can be regarded as a work that is profoundly derived from this perception. Based on this premise, human life in this modern era representing the final destination of mankind, while still potentially beset by limitations, is generally perceived as being both justified and perfect. Conversely, premodern history must inevitably This study is based on the author’s PhD dissertation, The Development of the Consciousness as the rightful heir to zhonghua and the Strengthening of the Perception of Ancient History in the Northern Area during Late Chosŏn (Chosŏn hugi Chunghwa kyesŭng ŭisikŭi chŏngaewa pukpang kodaesa insikŭi kanghwa), (2006, PhD dissertation, Korea University).
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Tae-yong Huh
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