Transcendentalism

With which statement would you expect Transcendentalism to agree?

• There is no fundamental reality beyond the physical world.

• Human beings have less potential when they act indeoendently.

• There is a spiritual relationship between humanity and nature.

• People should strive so that their natural souls do not become part of an oversoul.

Which of these statements best characterizes the central idea of Self-Reliance?

• Meekness is the virtue that fosters self-awareness.

• Rely on your own instincts.

• Social customs serve a valuable purpose.

• Cruelty may be necessary to achieve philosophical goals.

Why does Emerson allude to individuals such as Socrates, Jesus, and Galileo in Self-Reliance?

• to suggest that they agreed with his philosophy

• to encourage readers to learn about historical figures

• to inspire readers through example of their struggles

• to question their contribution to society

Which of these statements best reflects Thoreau's philosophy in Walden?

• Human beings are creatures of great complexity.

• Building a cabin in the woods is practical and inexpensive.

• Wealth is desirable, but spiritual happiness is also important.

• Living a simple life close to nature lets a person concentrate on important things.

What does Thoreau mean in the following?

I do not wish to be any more busy with my hands than is necessary. My head is hands and feet.

• He doesn't like working very hard.

• He views thinking as an important part of his work.

• He prefers a desk job to manual labor.

• His partial paralysis makes walking impossible and also makes it difficult to work with his hands.

What aspect of his philosophy does Thoreau express in the following statement?

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.

• love of nature

• individualism

• lack of materialism

• emphasis on simplicity

What does Thoreau hope to convey with the description of the path his feet had worn to the pondside within a week?

• Establishing habits makes daily living easire.

• Human beings fall into dull routines all too easily.

• Living far away from friends is good discipline.

• Everyone should march to the same tune.

Walden's closing image of the morning star leaves readers feeling _.

• inspired

• hopeless

• exhausted

• argumentative

....envy is ignorance; ...imitation is suicide.​ (a)  

• Self-Reliance
• Walden

God will not have his work made manifest by cowards.​ (a)  

• Self-Reliance
• Walden