| 摘要 | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第6-8页 |
| Introduction | 第8-16页 |
| 1. The Reception of Emerson | 第8-10页 |
| 2. A Brief Introduction to the Idea of Liberty and Liberalism | 第10-13页 |
| 3. Literature Review | 第13-14页 |
| 4. The Framework of the Thesis | 第14-16页 |
| Chapter One Emerson’s Critical Attitude Towards Tradition | 第16-27页 |
| 1.1 The Backgound in the Age of Emerson | 第16-18页 |
| 1.2 Emerson’s Critical Attitude Towards Tradition in Religion | 第18-27页 |
| 1.2.1 Religious Education-Strong Belief in the Power of Soul | 第21-24页 |
| 1.2.3 Comprehensive Reform of the Religion and the Individual Self | 第24-27页 |
| Chapter Two Emerson’s Suspicion of Government | 第27-50页 |
| 2.1 The Rise and Function of Government | 第27-28页 |
| 2.2 Emeron’s Suspicion of Government | 第28-50页 |
| 2.2.1 Antislavery for Achieving Natural Rights | 第30-44页 |
| 2.2.2 Liberty for Women in a Civil Society | 第44-50页 |
| 2.2.2.1 Women—The Power of Civilization | 第44-47页 |
| 2.2.2.2 Equality—A Necessity for Women | 第47-50页 |
| Chapter Three Emerson’s Respect for Natural Rights | 第50-66页 |
| 3.1 The Definition of Natural Rights | 第50-51页 |
| 3.2 Respect for Natural Rights | 第51-66页 |
| 3.2.1 Life in Being a Man | 第51-60页 |
| 3.2.2 Liberty of Property | 第60-64页 |
| 3.2.3 The Pursuit of Happiness to Love | 第64-66页 |
| Conclusion | 第66-69页 |
| Works Cited | 第69-70页 |
