The political thought of Daesoonjinrihoe

ABSTRACT

This paper is to understand the world view and perspective of human nature, human emancipation and freedom, the goal and role of government and politics of Daesoon in comparison with western political philosophers. Daesoon s basic assumption of human nature is selfish, desirous, and competitive each other in the real world. Therefore, the final goal of Deasoon s political thought is to resolve the competition of human beings. Daesoon s political idea focuses on the rearrangement of universal system and coexistence for human freedom and happiness. From this perspective, the only free government and politics is governed by free and perfect individuals. That is, Daesson s political theory means the institutionalization of political system by the general will of the fee people.