Jo Sik facts for kids
| Jo Sik | |
| Hangul |
조식
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|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jo Sik |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cho Sik |
Quick facts for kids Art name |
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| Hangul |
남명
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Nammyeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Nammyŏng |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul |
건중
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Geonjung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kŏnjung |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul |
문정
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Munjeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Munjŏng |
Jo Sik (born July 10, 1501 – died February 21, 1572) was an important Korean thinker, poet, and politician. He lived during the Joseon Dynasty, a long period in Korean history. Jo Sik was a Neo-Confucian scholar. This means he followed a special way of thinking based on the ideas of Confucius, which was very popular in Korea at the time. His ideas greatly influenced two political groups called the Easterners and the Northerners.
Jo Sik's Life
Jo Sik was born in 1501 in a place called Togol, in what is now South Gyeongsang Province, Korea. He grew up studying and learning about the world. He became known for his strong beliefs and honest character.
Jo Sik was a respected scholar. He often shared his thoughts on how the government should be run. He believed that leaders should be fair and wise. He also taught many students who later became important figures in Korea.
Jo Sik's Writings
Jo Sik wrote many books and poems. These works shared his ideas about life, learning, and good leadership. Here are some of his famous writings:
- Nammyeong jip (남명집 南冥集)
- Nammyeong hakgi (남명학기 南冥學記)
- Sinmeongsado (신명사도 神明舍圖)
- Pahan japgi (파한잡기 破閑雜記)
- Nammeong hakgi yupyeon (남명학기유편 南冥學記類編)
- Nammyeong ga (남명가 南冥歌)
- Gwonseonjiro ga (권선지로가 勸善指路歌)
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