Yi I lived from 1536 to 1584 and was a Korean philosopher, writer and Confucian scholar of the Joseon period, often referred to by his art name Yulgok, meaning Chestnut Valley; he was also a politician and was the academic successor of Cho Kwangjo.
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Defining MomentSecluded himself in Kumgang san for three years to study Buddhism after his mother's death at age 16 1 Notable PublicationThe Secret of Expelling Ignorance (Gyeongmong Yogyeol) 1 BirthplaceGangneung, Gangwon Province 1 TraditionConfucian scholar of the Joseon period 1 Tradition
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Yi I (Korean: 이이; Hanja: 李珥; 1536–1584) was a Korean philosopher, writer, and Confucian scholar of the Joseon period.
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Biography section, birth
Yi was born in Gangneung, Gangwon Province in 1536
Biography section, birthplace
Yi was born in Gangneung, Gangwon Province in 1536
Biography section, death
He left office in 1583 and died the following year.
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Yi was a Korean philosopher, writer, and Confucian scholar of the Joseon period
Biography section, seclusion
Yi secluded himself in Kumgang-san following his mother's death when he was 16 and stayed for 3 years, studying Buddhism
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The Secret of Expelling Ignorance, Systematic guide of learning
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The Essentials of the Studies of the Sages (성학집요; 聖學輯要) - Fundamentals of Confucian ethics, self-cultivation and statecraft.
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