Leader of the Transcendentalist Movement

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Leader of the Transcendentalist Movement Ralph Waldo Emerson Leader of the Transcendentalist Movement

Transcendentalism Human senses are limited; they only convey knowledge of the physical world. Fundamental truths lie outside of the senses; these are grasped only through intuition. Through the observation of nature, the nature of humans is illuminated; this brings self-knowledge and universal truths.

The Over-Soul Emerson’s concept God, man, and nature are united in a shared soul—the Over-soul. All beings are united in a universal spirit after death. Every being is part of the mind of God.

Transcendentalism Philosophy Religion Literary movement

He was a Minister Lecturer Essayist Poet

He believed in Individuality: the individual was the center of the universe. Independence An appreciation for the wonders of nature Non-conformity

Emerson Created Brook Farm, a Utopia He was very optimistic. He wrote the following: SELF RELIANCE NATURE