TRANSCENDENTALISM Let’s all be one with nature for a few classes! What does that mean?

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TRANSCENDENTALISM Let’s all be one with nature for a few classes! What does that mean?

How was your nature walk? Where did you go? What did you discover? How did you feel? WHY?

Ralph Waldo Emerson Wrote landmark essay, “Nature,” in 1836, expressing philosophy of transcendentalism Gave a speech, based on “Nature,” which has been referred to as America’s “Intellectual Declaration of Independence”

Precepts of Transcendentalism God’s presence in humans makes them divine There is unity in variety Man can perceive the divine in nature Celebration of individualism Faith in inherent goodness Belief that progress is inevitable Belief in self-reliance Human intuition is more important than outside authority.

In incredibly on-task groups of 5: On your own, read “Nature” Underline any lines that YOU agree with, like, are intrigued with, et cetera. In groups, review each paragraph (or major section) and paraphrase main points in margins- BIG Picture! When completed: discuss yellow ½ sheet questions and annotate findings directly on your packet.

“Nature” by Ralph Waldo Emerson What can you tell me about Transcendentalism?

Found Poem Title Typed (do not use “quotation marks”) Stanza form Blend of your words and Emerson’s to come up with a poem about nature EXTRA CREDIT TO DECORATE!

Homework: Read “Self Reliance” by Emerson Interact with the text: mark it up, ask questions, etc. Be patient; the language is tricky but you can understand it if you slow down and take your time. Found Poem plus possible 5pts ec

Anti-transcendentalist? Would you call Hawthorne an anti- transcendentalist? Anti-transcendentalists: Saw existence/spirituality as struggle between good and evil More pessimistic than Transcendentalists Thought nature was too vast and incomprehensible Thought Transcendentalism selfish and impractical Feared that, without external constraints, people would only be motivated to fulfill immediate needs for sensory gratification (scandalous!!)

“Success” by Emerson To laugh often and love much; To win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children, To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

Precepts of Transcendentalism God is all-loving; the divine’s presence in humans makes them divine and assures their salvation. Humans are inherently good. Body, soul, and nature are connected, not separate. Human intuition is as valuable as the “5” senses. A balance between unity and variety is important Humans can access the divine through the natural world. Individuality is celebrated. Humans need to be self-reliant. If humans live according to transcendental ideals, progress is inevitable.