Florid-aise
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What is the name of your state? Florida
Please expand or explain the "Castle Doctrine".
Please expand or explain the "Castle Doctrine".
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BelizeBreeze
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Originally called Hwasung ("Brilliant Castle"), Suwon Castle was completed in 1796 after over two years of construction on the orders of King Chongjo, the 22nd monarch of the Choson dynasty, in memory of his father, the crown prince Sadoseja. Sadoseja, a victim of court intrigues and factional feuds, was starved to death in a locked wooden rice storage box. Thus, Suwon castle is a symbol of filial piety and political reform.
The practical and utilitarian wisdom of sirhak (“pragmatic studies”) scholars in the 18th century were manifested in the innovative and scientific construction methods employed in building the fortress. Modern equipment such as a mechanical crane and pulleys and a new method of baking bricks were developed and used in erecting the walls of Suwon Castle, which were built in a unique style never found in China and Japan with both defense as well as political and commercial functions in mind.
Chong Yag-yong was outstanding among the scholars who analyzed the evils of society and made positive proposals for reform. He saw the paramount importance of agriculture, stock-raising, fisheries, and sericulture. He advocated a system of land distribution based on egalitarian principles, and the placement of people in professions in accordance with their ability.
Exploitation continued, however, and distressed people sought salvation. Catholicism met the needs of many, since its tenets accorded with the new egalitarian principles in addition to stressing salvation. Some scholars were converted to Catholicism, and others benefitted from the scientific learning that accompanied the religion. The number of Catholics in Korea gradually ncreased.
Since Catholicism was opposed both to Confucian ancestral rituals and to rigid social stratification, Catholics were termed criminals by the state. Many of them, including prominent scholars such as Chong Yag-yong and his brothers, were punished or even executed.
Meanwhile, partly because of the stimulus of Western ideas, a new school of thought was growing up among the Korean intelligentsia. Called Sirhak(Practical Learning) it was directed primarily against the preoccupation among the bureaucrats either with Chinese literature or with the speculative side of Chu Hsi’s neo-Confucianism. The Sirhak scholars demanded an end to empty formalism and concern with ritual trivialities and a return to the true spirit of Confucianism. They also demanded a practical, empirical approach both to government and to learning. The movement had its roots in the 17th century, but came to prominence in the 18th.
Chöng Yak-yong (1762-1836) added to these elements of Sirhak thought the stimulus of Western learning. He eagerly studied all the Western books he could obtain and, in addition, became a believer in Catholicism, for which belief he was banished in 1801 to a remote island where he remained for 18 years. During his exile he worked out in detail his ideas for reform, including redistribution of land to the farmers and insurance to them of a fair share of their crops, reorganization of both central and local administrations, the abolition of slavery and the development of technical education.
Upon returning to prominence at Suwon Castle, Chöng's teachings and scholarship was soon adapted to what, in Korea, has been known as the 'social reform' or 'Castle Doctrines'.
The practical and utilitarian wisdom of sirhak (“pragmatic studies”) scholars in the 18th century were manifested in the innovative and scientific construction methods employed in building the fortress. Modern equipment such as a mechanical crane and pulleys and a new method of baking bricks were developed and used in erecting the walls of Suwon Castle, which were built in a unique style never found in China and Japan with both defense as well as political and commercial functions in mind.
Chong Yag-yong was outstanding among the scholars who analyzed the evils of society and made positive proposals for reform. He saw the paramount importance of agriculture, stock-raising, fisheries, and sericulture. He advocated a system of land distribution based on egalitarian principles, and the placement of people in professions in accordance with their ability.
Exploitation continued, however, and distressed people sought salvation. Catholicism met the needs of many, since its tenets accorded with the new egalitarian principles in addition to stressing salvation. Some scholars were converted to Catholicism, and others benefitted from the scientific learning that accompanied the religion. The number of Catholics in Korea gradually ncreased.
Since Catholicism was opposed both to Confucian ancestral rituals and to rigid social stratification, Catholics were termed criminals by the state. Many of them, including prominent scholars such as Chong Yag-yong and his brothers, were punished or even executed.
Meanwhile, partly because of the stimulus of Western ideas, a new school of thought was growing up among the Korean intelligentsia. Called Sirhak(Practical Learning) it was directed primarily against the preoccupation among the bureaucrats either with Chinese literature or with the speculative side of Chu Hsi’s neo-Confucianism. The Sirhak scholars demanded an end to empty formalism and concern with ritual trivialities and a return to the true spirit of Confucianism. They also demanded a practical, empirical approach both to government and to learning. The movement had its roots in the 17th century, but came to prominence in the 18th.
Chöng Yak-yong (1762-1836) added to these elements of Sirhak thought the stimulus of Western learning. He eagerly studied all the Western books he could obtain and, in addition, became a believer in Catholicism, for which belief he was banished in 1801 to a remote island where he remained for 18 years. During his exile he worked out in detail his ideas for reform, including redistribution of land to the farmers and insurance to them of a fair share of their crops, reorganization of both central and local administrations, the abolition of slavery and the development of technical education.
Upon returning to prominence at Suwon Castle, Chöng's teachings and scholarship was soon adapted to what, in Korea, has been known as the 'social reform' or 'Castle Doctrines'.
BelizeBreeze
Senior Member
Soooo many doctrines, sooooo little timeHomeGuru said:
CdwJava
Senior Member
Are you refering to the "castle doctrine" regarding self defense and firearms? If so, it's the concept in the law that in those states where a duty to retreat exists, an exception is created for defense of one's own home. In defense of your "castle" I suppose.Florid-aise said:
Why do you ask?
- Carl
BelizeBreeze
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Carl, have you read this poster's OTHER threads? I have a feeling if you did you wouldn't be in such a hurry to help.CdwJava said:
Florid-aise
Member
My understanding thus far, HomeGuru, is more to CdwJava's version, rather than as to BelizeBreez's. However, Breezy's answer is a "keeper", if ever I saw one.
[Get it Breezy? "keeper" of the "castle"...doctrine?] You may not know this, or perhaps you intentionally sought to rebuff my question somehow, but your answer is right up my alley; an area of history that has always interested me, thanks ! Living in the South, Civil War history, is a passive pastime of mine on occaision; especially because Tallahassee, was the only Southern Capitol never taken by the North.
I am of the opinion, where Florida is concerned at the moment, HomeGuru, that the doctrine as it has applied recently in our own hometown, does not apply just to the very "castle" itself, but to the immediate area of the property surrounding or immediately adjacent to "castle". I am interested in any possible legal theory (in place now/or succeptable to being raised), in it's application further than just "near" that "castle".
CdwJawa, thank you for responding. Belize is still mad at me right now. I can understand that he has an opinion. He is entitled to one, or more if he chooses. I welcome that rascal's obvious intelligent and experienced commentary. He don't believe me of course, but I still have taken to heart everything he has said thus far, and actually intend to still do. Research, Baby, Research, that's my game. And nobody can put you on the right trail better than that fella.
[Get it Breezy? "keeper" of the "castle"...doctrine?] You may not know this, or perhaps you intentionally sought to rebuff my question somehow, but your answer is right up my alley; an area of history that has always interested me, thanks ! Living in the South, Civil War history, is a passive pastime of mine on occaision; especially because Tallahassee, was the only Southern Capitol never taken by the North.
I am of the opinion, where Florida is concerned at the moment, HomeGuru, that the doctrine as it has applied recently in our own hometown, does not apply just to the very "castle" itself, but to the immediate area of the property surrounding or immediately adjacent to "castle". I am interested in any possible legal theory (in place now/or succeptable to being raised), in it's application further than just "near" that "castle".
CdwJawa, thank you for responding. Belize is still mad at me right now. I can understand that he has an opinion. He is entitled to one, or more if he chooses. I welcome that rascal's obvious intelligent and experienced commentary. He don't believe me of course, but I still have taken to heart everything he has said thus far, and actually intend to still do. Research, Baby, Research, that's my game. And nobody can put you on the right trail better than that fella.