Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" and _Nature_

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What are the key ideas focused on by authors and poets of the Romantic period?

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Individuality, imagination, and intuition.

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How does Emerson describe the way nature can change in 'Nature'?

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Our perception of nature changes with how we feel.

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What does Emerson refer to as 'the hobgoblin of little minds'?

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Consistency.

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What is the main tenet represented in 'Self-Reliance'?

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People are able to discover higher truth on their own through intuition.

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Which movement is Ralph Waldo Emerson recognized as the leader of?

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Transcendentalism.

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Define Transcendentalism.

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A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent goodness of people and nature, advocating for self-reliance and individual intuition.

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What role does intuition play in Emerson's philosophy?

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Intuition is seen as a means to discover higher truths and personal understanding.

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How does Emerson view conformity?

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He criticizes it as a barrier to individual thought and self-reliance.

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What is the significance of nature in Emerson's works?

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Nature is a source of inspiration and a reflection of the self.

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What does Emerson suggest about the relationship between humans and nature?

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He suggests that humans, nature, and God are interconnected.