Transcendentalism - Emerson and Thoreau

Front

Who was the founding father of Transcendentalism?

Back

Emerson

Front

Transcendentalism was a social reform movement that valued ___________ over Society.

Back

Individuality

Front

What values did Emerson and Thoreau share?

Back

living simply and being true to one's self

Front

What is the transcendentalist belief about nature?

Back

nature is awe-inspiring and reflects spirituality

Front

Transcendentalists believe that ___________ , humanity, and nature share a universal soul.

Back

God

Front

Transcendentalism encourages:

Back

not conforming to what others do and say

Front

According to the Transcendentalists, the way to discover spirituality is:

Back

by looking inwards & connecting to nature to discover self

Front

Transcendentalists believed in:

Back

the Power of the Individual

Front

Transcendentalists believed all people are inherently:

Back

good

Front

Based on "Nature", how does one reach solitude, or true peace?

Back

by breaking free from society and embracing nature in order to learn about oneself