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IntroductionChapter One A Survey of Ecocriticism1.1 The Background of Ecocriticism1.2 The Birth and Growth of Ecocriticism1.3 The Definition of Ecocriticism1.4 The Theoretical Connotation of Ecocriticism1.4.1 The Theoretical Resources of Ecocriticism1.4.2 Summary of the Theoretical Connotation of Ecocriticism1.5 The Critical Strategy and Critical Methodology of Ecocriticism1.6 The Significance of EcocriticismChapter Two The Origin of Thoreau's Ecological Ideas2.1 Concord¡ª¡ªThe Living Environment of Thoreau's Childhood2.2 The Tradition of Concord and American Culture2.3 The Influence of American Transcendentalism2.4 The Influence of American Indian Culture2.5 The Influence of Oriental CultureChapter Three Thoreau's Reflection on Natural Ecology3.1 Highlighting the Existence of Nature: Depiction of Nature's Instrumental Value3.1.1 The Aesthetic Value of Nature3.1.2 The Recreational Value of Nature3.2 Dismantling the Dichotomy between Man and Nature: Depiction of Nature's Inherent Value3.2.1 The Multiplicity of Nature3.2.2 The Subjectivity of Nature3.3 Re-constructing the Relationship between Nature and Man:Harmony between Them3.3.1 Nature as Mother of Humanity, and as an Interdependent and Interconnected Organic Whole3.3.2 Man as Part of Nature3.3.3 The Harmonious Interaction between Nature and HumanChapter Four Thoreau's Concern over Social Ecology4.1 Critique of the Hierarchical Domination of Society4.1.1 Critique of the Slavery System4.1.2 Thoreau's Anti-War Stance4.2 Attitude towards Science: Combination ofScience with Poetry4.2.1 Critique of the Limitations of Science4.2.2 Attributing Poetic Color to Scientific Method4.3 Balanced Development between Nature and CivilizationChapter Five Thoreau's Meditation upon Spiritual Ecology5.1 A Brief Discussion of the Terms of Spirit and Spiritual Ecology5.2 Critique of People's Swelling Avarice for Material Things5.3 Cultivation of Spiritual Ecology5.3.1 Emphasis on Spiritual Aspiration5.3.2 Advocacy of Harmony between People's Physical and Spiritual Life5.4 The Interaction between Spiritual and Natural Ecology5.4.1 Preserving Rather Than Devastating Nature5.4.2 Revering and Appreciating Rather Than Ignoring NatureConclusionWorks CitedPostscript