Transcendentalism

What is the transcendentalist view of God?

• God is omnipotent and omniscient

• God is immanent in nature and accessible to individuals

• God is a distant figure, unrelated to human affairs

• God does not exist

What are the values of transcendentalism?

• Material wealth and social status

• Individualism, self-reliance, and intuition

• Conformity and obedience to authority

• Tradition and conservatism

How do transcendentalists define truth?

• Truth is absolute and unchanging

• Truth is subjective and can be found through personal experience

• Truth is revealed through religious texts and institutions

• Truth is relative and varies depending on social norms

What view of life do transcendentalists have?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Indifferent

What are the transcendentalist views of work and worldly success?

• Work and success are paramount for happiness

• Work should align with one's passions and values, and success is measured internally

• Work and success are irrelevant in the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment

• Work should be solely for the benefit of society, and success should be shared equally

What is the transcendentalist view of society?

• Society is inherently good and should be followed without question

• Society is flawed and individuals should strive to change it

• Society should be avoided altogether

• Society is perfect as it is and should not be tampered with

Who is the authority for transcendentalists?

• Government and religious institutions

• Philosophers and intellectuals

• Nature and individual conscience

• Family and community elders

What is the transcendentalist view of education?

Do transcendentalists view man as inherently good, evil, or somewhere in between?

• Inherently good

• Inherently evil

• Somewhere in between

• Neither good nor evil, but shaped by society

What is the transcendentalist view on nature?

• Nature should be conquered and exploited for human gain

• Nature holds spiritual significance and should be revered

• Nature is irrelevant to human existence

• Nature is chaotic and should be avoided