Henry David Thoreau, the most influential American writer, naturalist, philosopher in 19th century, who was also an important representative figure of the American Transcendentalism Movement, the outcast of social mai...Henry David Thoreau, the most influential American writer, naturalist, philosopher in 19th century, who was also an important representative figure of the American Transcendentalism Movement, the outcast of social mainstream thoughts. For over 150 years, his thoughts have inspired people to seek a return to nature. As for his attitude towards life, he believed that human beings should live in their own way, listen to their own heart, and do what they believe is right. The purpose of this essay is to analysize Thoreau's idea of Individualism and his involvement in the crucial social issues. The analysis will first consider the nature of individualism and make distinction between Thoreau's individualism and individualism in American society. Then it will present an intensive study of Thoreau's embracing of some notions of individualism in Civil Disobedience and Walden. And the effects of his individualism have given to society not only in America but in other countries.展开更多
Henry David Thoreau(1817-1862) was an American writer, philosopher, poet, abolitionist, tax resister, development critic, historian, leading transcendentalist, and abolitionist. His name is almost means nature because...Henry David Thoreau(1817-1862) was an American writer, philosopher, poet, abolitionist, tax resister, development critic, historian, leading transcendentalist, and abolitionist. His name is almost means nature because he has devoted his entire life into observing and studying nature and written many literary works recording his ideas on man-nature relationship. Rereading his works now helps us to deal with the urgent and serious natural crisis.展开更多
Henry David Thoreau was wholeheartedly in love with nature and he devoted almost all his life time to observation,appreciation and study of nature.Thus he formed a deep understanding of nature.In 1845,Thoreau began a ...Henry David Thoreau was wholeheartedly in love with nature and he devoted almost all his life time to observation,appreciation and study of nature.Thus he formed a deep understanding of nature.In 1845,Thoreau began a two-year and twomonth residence at Walden Pond.His life was lonely but full of fragrance.He wanted to live meaningfully,confront the essential facts of life and live a simple life.Based on the review of the literature related to this topic,this paper aims to study Henry David Thoreau’s spiritual world,especially reflected in his famous book—Walden.展开更多
Although Emerson, Thoreau and Hawthorne were all influenced by transcendentalism, they have different understanding of and attitudes towards nature and the concept of transcendentalism because of their cultural backgr...Although Emerson, Thoreau and Hawthorne were all influenced by transcendentalism, they have different understanding of and attitudes towards nature and the concept of transcendentalism because of their cultural background. Through analyzing similarities and differences of their points of view of nature, people can find that they understand nature with an increasingly deeper tendency. Firstly, Emerson only knew that people could get comfort from nature in the spiritual world, and then Thoreau found out that people could make use of nature from a more substantial way. At last, Hawthorne set a dialectical view of how people should live with nature. As a result, people learn what kind of relationship people should set with nature. Not only can people benefit from nature in their spiritual world, but also they make use of resources in it. This is the reason why people should protect nature during the process of utilizing it.展开更多
The development of industrial civilization has brought to human beings great achievements. However, while conquering nature and gaining more and more wealth, we have faced a series of problems such as environmental di...The development of industrial civilization has brought to human beings great achievements. However, while conquering nature and gaining more and more wealth, we have faced a series of problems such as environmental disruption, ecological unbalance, and frequent natural disasters. Gradually, human beings began to pay attention to the relationship between economic development and nature. This paper, based on the ecological ethics theory of Zeng Jianping, analyzes the ecological outlook in the works of Thoreau and Snyder to observe the relationship between man and nature and afterward verifies the scientificalness of the ecological ethics theory of Zeng Jianping in return.展开更多
This thesis aims at providing a detailed and in- depth study of Daoism elements embodied in Henry David Thoreau'Walden. Thoreau loves and returns to nature. His viewing"man as part and parcel of nature"e...This thesis aims at providing a detailed and in- depth study of Daoism elements embodied in Henry David Thoreau'Walden. Thoreau loves and returns to nature. His viewing"man as part and parcel of nature"echoes Daoism's"identification of the self with nature"; Thoreau's stressing a simple life style is identified with Daoist's returning to simplicity; water is frequently cited in Walden as an image, which strikingly resembles some chapters of Tao Te Ching. Thoreau repeatedly emphasizes the significance of medication in quietude, which is also expressed in Tao Te Ching. These are but a few examples to show striking similarities between thoughts reflected in Walden and those preached by Daoism. The book Walden is a manifest demonstration of Daoism. This writing intends to take a minute and comparative look at Daoism elements embodied in Walden.展开更多
Thoreau expresses his love for nature and criticism of materialism in Walden,emphasizing the harmonious relationship between nature and human beings.Besides this significance,rhetorical devices like simile,metaphor,pe...Thoreau expresses his love for nature and criticism of materialism in Walden,emphasizing the harmonious relationship between nature and human beings.Besides this significance,rhetorical devices like simile,metaphor,personification,parallelism,overstatement,irony and pun contribute to unique charm of this masterpiece's language and thoughts.展开更多
文摘Henry David Thoreau, the most influential American writer, naturalist, philosopher in 19th century, who was also an important representative figure of the American Transcendentalism Movement, the outcast of social mainstream thoughts. For over 150 years, his thoughts have inspired people to seek a return to nature. As for his attitude towards life, he believed that human beings should live in their own way, listen to their own heart, and do what they believe is right. The purpose of this essay is to analysize Thoreau's idea of Individualism and his involvement in the crucial social issues. The analysis will first consider the nature of individualism and make distinction between Thoreau's individualism and individualism in American society. Then it will present an intensive study of Thoreau's embracing of some notions of individualism in Civil Disobedience and Walden. And the effects of his individualism have given to society not only in America but in other countries.
文摘Henry David Thoreau(1817-1862) was an American writer, philosopher, poet, abolitionist, tax resister, development critic, historian, leading transcendentalist, and abolitionist. His name is almost means nature because he has devoted his entire life into observing and studying nature and written many literary works recording his ideas on man-nature relationship. Rereading his works now helps us to deal with the urgent and serious natural crisis.
文摘Henry David Thoreau was wholeheartedly in love with nature and he devoted almost all his life time to observation,appreciation and study of nature.Thus he formed a deep understanding of nature.In 1845,Thoreau began a two-year and twomonth residence at Walden Pond.His life was lonely but full of fragrance.He wanted to live meaningfully,confront the essential facts of life and live a simple life.Based on the review of the literature related to this topic,this paper aims to study Henry David Thoreau’s spiritual world,especially reflected in his famous book—Walden.
文摘Although Emerson, Thoreau and Hawthorne were all influenced by transcendentalism, they have different understanding of and attitudes towards nature and the concept of transcendentalism because of their cultural background. Through analyzing similarities and differences of their points of view of nature, people can find that they understand nature with an increasingly deeper tendency. Firstly, Emerson only knew that people could get comfort from nature in the spiritual world, and then Thoreau found out that people could make use of nature from a more substantial way. At last, Hawthorne set a dialectical view of how people should live with nature. As a result, people learn what kind of relationship people should set with nature. Not only can people benefit from nature in their spiritual world, but also they make use of resources in it. This is the reason why people should protect nature during the process of utilizing it.
文摘The development of industrial civilization has brought to human beings great achievements. However, while conquering nature and gaining more and more wealth, we have faced a series of problems such as environmental disruption, ecological unbalance, and frequent natural disasters. Gradually, human beings began to pay attention to the relationship between economic development and nature. This paper, based on the ecological ethics theory of Zeng Jianping, analyzes the ecological outlook in the works of Thoreau and Snyder to observe the relationship between man and nature and afterward verifies the scientificalness of the ecological ethics theory of Zeng Jianping in return.
文摘This thesis aims at providing a detailed and in- depth study of Daoism elements embodied in Henry David Thoreau'Walden. Thoreau loves and returns to nature. His viewing"man as part and parcel of nature"echoes Daoism's"identification of the self with nature"; Thoreau's stressing a simple life style is identified with Daoist's returning to simplicity; water is frequently cited in Walden as an image, which strikingly resembles some chapters of Tao Te Ching. Thoreau repeatedly emphasizes the significance of medication in quietude, which is also expressed in Tao Te Ching. These are but a few examples to show striking similarities between thoughts reflected in Walden and those preached by Daoism. The book Walden is a manifest demonstration of Daoism. This writing intends to take a minute and comparative look at Daoism elements embodied in Walden.
文摘Thoreau expresses his love for nature and criticism of materialism in Walden,emphasizing the harmonious relationship between nature and human beings.Besides this significance,rhetorical devices like simile,metaphor,personification,parallelism,overstatement,irony and pun contribute to unique charm of this masterpiece's language and thoughts.
