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Reflecting Transcendentalism in Daily Life

Explore the impact of kind words through the lens of Transcendentalism. Reflect on the philosophy's key tenets and discuss its relevance in contemporary society. Engage in a timed write to express your insights.

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Reflecting Transcendentalism in Daily Life

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  1. October 30 & 31 Get a Wonder book. We’re going to read for 25 minutes.

  2. Quick Write #6 (final one for six weeks) • “Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.” –Blaise Pascal • What does this mean? How can it apply (or has it applied) to your life? What is it asking of you? • Final reminder: I will take up Quick Writes next class. If a quick write does not contain at least 4 sentences, it is not complete and will not be counted.

  3. 5 Tenets of Transcendentalism • Everything is a reflection of God • People are generally good and will treat others fairly • The closer a person is to nature, the closer he/she is to God • A person should follow his/her intuition in making decisions • Individuality and self-reliance are more important than following the majority or tradition

  4. Dead Poet’s Society • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKXbL1q0570 (Conformity) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS1esgRV4Rc (Identity / Poetry) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJsjNNp0foE&list=PLeEmATHXOccOFVrpuf8B4Hdrpr0fbjNJq (Non-conformity)

  5. How is Transcendentalism present today? • Quick discussion before timed write… • Helpful hints for later: • Remember this is an expository writing assignment. It should be factual/informational; it should be something most everyone would agree with. This is NOT the time to be persuasive. If you give an example, be quick and concise with it; do not belabor the point.

  6. Timed Write • Clear your desk. • Get out a pen or pencil. • You will have 40 minutes to answer the prompt.

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