Transcendentalism 1830-1840.

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Transcendentalism 1830-1840

Where did it take place?

What does transcend mean? To rise above

And it fits with the title because. . . Everyone has the power to “transcend” the seeming confusion and chaos of the world and understand nature’s signs.

Transcendentalism An intellectual movement focused on the spiritual discovery to help reform society. Rejected traditional religion Emerson Thoreau

Characteristics Heart vs. Reason Humans are naturally good vs. Original sin Inward vs. Public Searching Self-Reliant Nonconformity Free Thought Confidence Nature

Main Ideas of Transcendentalism Process of spiritual discovery and insight would lead a person to truths more profound than could be reached through reason. Humans are naturally good. Private inward searching Lead moral lives which would help reform society

Further Ideas Fundamental truths of existence lay outside the reach of the senses and could be grasped only through intuition. Deep interest in the natural world and its relationship to humanity If you carefully observe nature, you can see the human spirit reflected in the natural world

MOST IMPORTANT IDEA All forms of being –God, nature, and humanity –are spiritually united through a shared universal soul: The Over-Soul

God, nature, and humanity are all part of one whole. The Over-Soul God, nature, and humanity are all part of one whole.