Haan of Minjung Theology and Han of Han Philosophy In the Paradigm of Process Philisophy and Metaphysics of Relatedness |
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Author:
| Son, Chang-Hee |
ISBN: | 978-0-7618-1860-1 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2000 |
Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $51.99 |
Book Description:
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Korean history and experience testify to the depth of human suffering, 'haan.' Those who are familiar with the 'han' from minjung theology may question the word 'haan' since the spelling, han, is more commonly known among Koreans and Westerners. Although they are two distinct concepts, haan and han, minjung theologians use the spelling 'han' indiscriminately for both and so foster a confusion, particularly for English speaking readers. This study delineates the nature of han and...
More DescriptionKorean history and experience testify to the depth of human suffering, 'haan.' Those who are familiar with the 'han' from minjung theology may question the word 'haan' since the spelling, han, is more commonly known among Koreans and Westerners. Although they are two distinct concepts, haan and han, minjung theologians use the spelling 'han' indiscriminately for both and so foster a confusion, particularly for English speaking readers. This study delineates the nature of han and differentiates it from haan.