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This document discusses Ralph Waldo Emerson and transcendentalism. It defines transcendentalism as a 19th century American philosophical movement centered around Emerson that emphasized intuition, idealism, and nature. It provides biographical details on Emerson and summarizes some of his major works, including Nature, Self-Reliance, and The Transcendentalist. These works explored themes of non-conformity, self-reliance, the limitations of traditional religion, and finding higher meaning through nature rather than traditional scripture or authorities. The document also notes Emerson's influence on other writers and his legacy of developing American transcendentalist ideas.

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TRANSCENDENTALISM IN THE WORKS OF RALPH WALDO EMERSON Andrew Rhinehart English 1102
Transcendentalism Defined American literary, philosophical, and political movement during the 19th century Centered around Ralph Waldo Emerson 3 main themes in transcendentalist thought1: Response to Unitarianism Search for faith Aversion to commercialism 1. Miller, Perry. The Transcendentalists. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard UP, 195
Ralph Waldo Emerson Biography Born in 1803 in Boston, Massachusetts Became a Unitarian pastor after graduating from the Harvard School of Divinity Death of his wife, Ellen Tucker, in 1831 exacerbated his crisis of faith Resigned from the clergy and traveled to Europe Strong advocate for the abolition of slavery
The Transcendentalist 1842 Contrasts materialists and idealists Materialists founded on experience data of the senses Idealists founded on consciousness senses give us representations of things, but what are the things themselves, they cannot tell Outlines the main characteristics and beliefs of New England Transcendentalists
The Transcendentalist There is no pure Transcendentalist Solitude encourages alignment with nature With this passion for what is great and extraordinary, it cannot be wondered at, that they are repelled by vulgarity and frivolity in people. A materialist can be easily convinced of the magnitude of nature with simple questions about his environment
Self-Reliance 1841 Compilation of many different ideas from previous lectures and sermons Follows 3 major arguments: 1. Self-contained genius 2. Disapproval of the world 3. Value of self-worth Trust thyself
Self-Reliance Disdain for conformity A foolish consistency in the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. If one becomes a self-reliant individual, they can achieve their highest potential Critics of Emerson: This work is not a celebration of nature, but an example of our apprehension living within the world2 2. Boudreau, Kristin. "'The Woman's Flesh of Me': Rebecca Harding Davis's Response to Self-Reliance." American Transcendental Quarterly n.s 6.2 (June 1992)
Nature 1836 Foundation for all of Emersons future development of American Transcendentalism Inspired by a trip to the Mus辿um National dHistoire Naturelle in Paris Fully explains his passion for nature and the problem with humanity Believes that we do not fully understand or accept the
Nature [Nature] arms and equips an animal to find its place and living in the earth, and, at the same time, she arms and equips another animal to destroy it. Nature should be the jumping off point for all historical, theological, philosophical thought The Bible is not and cannot be an authority on our morality and humanity because it is only a secondhand account
Legacy of Emerson Fully developed American Transcendentalist characteristics and thought Influenced other major writers such as Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau Staunch abolitionist leaving an intellectual mark on anti- slavery writing Writings are considered major documents of American literature, philosophy, and religion still today

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  • 1. TRANSCENDENTALISM IN THE WORKS OF RALPH WALDO EMERSON Andrew Rhinehart English 1102
  • 2. Transcendentalism Defined American literary, philosophical, and political movement during the 19th century Centered around Ralph Waldo Emerson 3 main themes in transcendentalist thought1: Response to Unitarianism Search for faith Aversion to commercialism 1. Miller, Perry. The Transcendentalists. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard UP, 195
  • 3. Ralph Waldo Emerson Biography Born in 1803 in Boston, Massachusetts Became a Unitarian pastor after graduating from the Harvard School of Divinity Death of his wife, Ellen Tucker, in 1831 exacerbated his crisis of faith Resigned from the clergy and traveled to Europe Strong advocate for the abolition of slavery
  • 4. The Transcendentalist 1842 Contrasts materialists and idealists Materialists founded on experience data of the senses Idealists founded on consciousness senses give us representations of things, but what are the things themselves, they cannot tell Outlines the main characteristics and beliefs of New England Transcendentalists
  • 5. The Transcendentalist There is no pure Transcendentalist Solitude encourages alignment with nature With this passion for what is great and extraordinary, it cannot be wondered at, that they are repelled by vulgarity and frivolity in people. A materialist can be easily convinced of the magnitude of nature with simple questions about his environment
  • 6. Self-Reliance 1841 Compilation of many different ideas from previous lectures and sermons Follows 3 major arguments: 1. Self-contained genius 2. Disapproval of the world 3. Value of self-worth Trust thyself
  • 7. Self-Reliance Disdain for conformity A foolish consistency in the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. If one becomes a self-reliant individual, they can achieve their highest potential Critics of Emerson: This work is not a celebration of nature, but an example of our apprehension living within the world2 2. Boudreau, Kristin. "'The Woman's Flesh of Me': Rebecca Harding Davis's Response to Self-Reliance." American Transcendental Quarterly n.s 6.2 (June 1992)
  • 8. Nature 1836 Foundation for all of Emersons future development of American Transcendentalism Inspired by a trip to the Mus辿um National dHistoire Naturelle in Paris Fully explains his passion for nature and the problem with humanity Believes that we do not fully understand or accept the
  • 9. Nature [Nature] arms and equips an animal to find its place and living in the earth, and, at the same time, she arms and equips another animal to destroy it. Nature should be the jumping off point for all historical, theological, philosophical thought The Bible is not and cannot be an authority on our morality and humanity because it is only a secondhand account
  • 10. Legacy of Emerson Fully developed American Transcendentalist characteristics and thought Influenced other major writers such as Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau Staunch abolitionist leaving an intellectual mark on anti- slavery writing Writings are considered major documents of American literature, philosophy, and religion still today