Introdution
A. Object of Thesis
B. Position of Tonkhak Studies
C. Method of Investigation
Ⅰ. Soci-political Situation in Ninetheenth Century Korea
A. Internal Problems
B. Problems arising from the International Situation
Ⅱ. Korean Shamanism in Second Half of Yi Dynasty
A. General Features of Shamanism
B. Special Characteristics of Late Yi
Ⅲ. Shamanistic Influence on Choi Suwoo
A. The Basic Structure of Choi Suwoo’s Thought
B. The Life and Action ofChoi Suwoo
Ⅳ. Shamanistic Influence on Other Tonkhak Leaders
A. Choi Si Hyong(Haewol)
B. The Rebel Laeders
C. Son Byong hi(Ui-am)
D. Tonkhak Ritual
Ⅴ. Socialogical Effects of Shamanistic Attitudes on the Tonkhak Movement
A. Moral Attitudes and Ethics
B. Influence on Shamanism on Moral and Psychological Attitudes
C. Key Instances in the History of Tonkhak
Conclusion