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Transcendentalism

Transcendentalism. The idea that all things are united through a shared “Over-Soul.” Humans, the universe and nature are connected. Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Father of transcendentalism” Led the search for “truth” through: Nature Self Reliance. Transcendental Beliefs.

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Transcendentalism

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  1. Transcendentalism The idea that all things are united through a shared “Over-Soul.” Humans, the universe and nature are connected.

  2. Ralph Waldo Emerson • “Father of transcendentalism” • Led the search for “truth” through: • Nature • Self Reliance

  3. Transcendental Beliefs • All things have their place and have purpose

  4. Transcendental Beliefs • Optimism=all things generally good.

  5. Transcendental Beliefs • Individualism=conforming to standards of society is bad

  6. Transcendental Beliefs • Unlimited potential=anything is possible

  7. Transcendental Beliefs • Spending time in nature is the way to “truth”

  8. Henry David Thoreau • “tested” Transcendental thought • Rarely followed rules • Lived in a cabin he built at Walden Pond

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