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Exploring American Transcendentalism: Philosophy, Key Figures, and Impact

American Transcendentalism is a vital philosophical and literary movement that advocates for simplicity, the truths found in nature, and the significance of personal emotion and imagination. Key figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, who led the Transcendental Club, and Henry David Thoreau, known for his advocacy of self-reliance, shaped the movement. Emerson’s seminal essay "Nature" (1836) posits that understanding reality requires a connection to nature. This exploration delves into the philosophies, contributions, and enduring legacy of this transformative movement.

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Exploring American Transcendentalism: Philosophy, Key Figures, and Impact

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  1. American Transcendentalism By Allison Kuhl Stephen Bart Dan Keohane

  2. The Main Idea • Transcendentalism is a philosophical and literary movement • It emphasized • living a simple life • celebrated the truth found in nature, personal emotion and imagination

  3. Individuals Involved Ralph Waldo Emerson: Led a group that practiced Transcendentalism Those in the Transcendental Club in Cambridge: Henry Hedge Henry David Thoreau George Putnam

  4. Results • Thoreau, who once encouraged people to be self-reliant, ended up in jail for not paying his war taxes • Emerson published “Nature” in 1836 • “Nature” Was an essay that claimed that you could only understand reality through nature

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