Transcendentalism Flashcard

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What is transcendentalism?

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A philosophical movement from the late 1820s and 1830s.

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Which author is NOT considered a Transcendentalist?

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Mark Twain.

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Who wrote 'Leaves of Grass' and is associated with Transcendentalism?

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Walt Whitman.

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What is a key concept of transcendentalism?

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Self-reliance and independence.

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How are the Romantics and the Transcendentalists similar?

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Both emphasize individuality, nature, spirituality, and philosophies.

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Who is considered the father of Transcendentalism?

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Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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What does self-reliance mean in the context of Transcendentalism?

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The reliance on one's own instincts and ideas rather than on external authority.

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What role does nature play in Transcendentalism?

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Nature is seen as a source of inspiration and a reflection of the divine.

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What is the significance of individualism in Transcendentalism?

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It emphasizes the importance of the individual’s intuition and experience.

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Which work is a key text of Transcendentalism?

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'Nature' by Ralph Waldo Emerson.