As the most influential representative of New England Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson has been commonly known as a man of letters and a prophet of religion. Yet, at the same time, he was also questioned by some...As the most influential representative of New England Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson has been commonly known as a man of letters and a prophet of religion. Yet, at the same time, he was also questioned by some scholars who argued that Emerson remained aloof and indifferent to both politics and reforms. Scrutinizing the addresses, essays as well as other published writings of Emerson, we can have a better understanding of his deep thought and wisdom concerning reform, and fully realize his great influence. Based on analyzing two essential aspects of Emerson＇s views on reform, this paper points out that Emerson＇s views on reform are of historical importance; and his views can also provide realistic reference and guidance to the current social reform in China.展开更多
基金Aeknowlegements： Project supported by Humanities and Social Science Foundation of Ministry of Education of China （13YJC752014） Project supported by The Importation and Development of High-Caliber Talents Project of Beijing Municipal Institutions （CIT ＆ TCD201304011） and Project supported by Beijing Educational Committee （SM201310031003）.
文摘As the most influential representative of New England Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson has been commonly known as a man of letters and a prophet of religion. Yet, at the same time, he was also questioned by some scholars who argued that Emerson remained aloof and indifferent to both politics and reforms. Scrutinizing the addresses, essays as well as other published writings of Emerson, we can have a better understanding of his deep thought and wisdom concerning reform, and fully realize his great influence. Based on analyzing two essential aspects of Emerson＇s views on reform, this paper points out that Emerson＇s views on reform are of historical importance; and his views can also provide realistic reference and guidance to the current social reform in China.
