Publisher's Synopsis
1. Introduction 2. Nature versus Civilization - Philosophical Approaches and Theories 2.1 The Noble Savage and Emile 2.2 Some Thoughts Concerning Education and Theory of the Blank Sheet 3. Representation of the Dichotomy of Nature versus Civilization in Frankenstein 3.1 Nature 3.1.1 Nature and Science 3.1.2 Motifs and Themes of Nature 3.1.3 The Challenge of Understanding Nature 3.2 Civilization 3.2.1 The Monster's Civilization 3.2.2 Educational Differences between Victor and His Creation 4. Conclusion Bibliographic References