Transcendentalism 5 Tenets of Transcendentalism Emerson Thoreau

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Transcendentalism 5 Tenets of Transcendentalism Emerson Thoreau Whitman

What is transcendentalism? New England Transcendentalism was a religious, philosophical, and literary movement that began to express itself in New England in the 1830’s and continued through the 1840’s and 1850’s. Above all, the Transcendentalists believed in the importance of a direct relationship with God and with nature. Transcendentalism, inspired by English and European Romantic authors, was a form of American Romanticism.

5 tenets of Transcendentalism Nonconformity Self-reliance Importance of Nature Favoring Intuition over Reason Simplified Life

Nonconformity failure or refusal to conform, as with established customs, attitudes, or ideas Transcendentalists hate conforming to society to fit in They believed that by remaining outside of society's influences a person could transcend the evils society tempted them with and achieve true peace supported violating the laws set forth by the government if one felt that they were harmful

Nonconformity

Nonconformity Examples?

SELF-RELIANCE a state of being where one's own thoughts, actions, and emotions are unaffected by outside influences like social pressure, society, and the media People are often afraid to sever their strong ties to other people and materials for fear of learning that they are not capable of being truly self reliant You have to accept yourself for what and who you are

SELF-RELIANCE Examples?

Importance of Nature Transcendentalists believe that nature allows us to escape from our reality Allows us to free our minds so that we can connect with ourselves Thoreau believed that he had wasted a day if he had not gone for at least a three hour nature walk Appreciate nature, but don’t try to control it Understand your place within the world Meditate

Importance of nature Examples?

Favoring intuition over reason People can understand truth through intuition Trust your gut We may not have proof that god exists, but our gut tells us that he/she/it does exist

Favoring intuition over reason Examples?

Simplified life Simplifying your life allows you to get back to things that are important Plant a garden instead of buying from the grocery store, etc. Minimalistic Lack of possessions

Simplified life Examples?

Transcendentalist songs (a small sample) Twisted sister – we’re not gonna take it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmckWVPRaI Destiny’s child – survivor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmc8bQoL-J0 Creedence Clearwater revival – green river https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5V9nK7-OkM