What is the philosophy of transcendentalism?

To discover the “truth,” one must use his or her intuition to transcend beyond the physical realm.

In order to become closer to nature and to God, one must find the god within himself.

Simply living on earth is not enough; we must make the best of our lives while here.

The only way to create peace and harmony in mankind is to spend more time among nature.

The transcendentalists would say that the physical facets of the natural world...

are a doorway to the spiritual or ideal world.

are not the most important things in life.

are a hindrance to recognizing God.

are things that we can easily live without.

What two qualities did transcendentalists say must outweigh external authority and blind conformity?

self-reliance and individualism

faith in one’s self and in the government

In “Self-Reliance,” when does Emerson say that man is happiest?

When he has gained a valuable connection with nature

When transcendentalism is his philosophy

When he has put his heart into his work and done his best

When he is working toward accomplishing something charitable

Emerson's main point in "Self-Reliance" is that we should each...

work together to get back to nature

begin to work toward perfection through 13 virtues

What point is Emerson trying to make when he says that "to be great is to be misunderstood"?

Often when someone is striving for greatness, he or she will be considered an outcast.

The greatest thinkers are not always right.

Society always sees the greatest thinkers first, even before they realize they will be great.

Even when society is not on your side, you should continue to work to be misunderstood.

Which of Thoreau's main beliefs is expressed in this passage from Walden: "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."

a belief in living as an individual

a belief in doing what others do

a belief in having close friends

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

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

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.

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30 sec • 2 pts

Places faith in inner experience and the power of the imagination.

Romanticism

Dark Romanticism

Transcendentalism

Romanticism and Transcendentalism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Sees nature as beautiful, mysterious, and symbolic.

Romanticism

Dark Romanticism

Transcendentalism

Romanticism and Transcendentalism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Believes each individual is a part of God.

Romanticism

Dark Romanticism

Transcendentalism

Romanticism and Transcendentalism

Presents individuals as prone to sin and self-destruction, not as inherently possessing divinity and wisdom.

Romanticism

Dark Romanticism

Transcendentalism

Romanticism and Transcendentalism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Prefers youthful innocence to educated sophistication.

Romanticism

Dark Romanticism

Transcendentalism

Romanticism and Transcendentalism

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Examined the psychological effects of guilt and sin, the conflict between good and evil, and people plagued with madness.

Romanticism

Dark Romanticism

Transcendentalism

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Focuses on the individual and his inner world (imagination and emotions).

Romanticism

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Transcendentalism

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Romanticism/ Transcendentalism Test Review

48 questions

Places faith in inner experience and the power of the imagination.

Sees nature as beautiful, mysterious, and symbolic.

Believes each individual is a part of God.

Presents individuals as prone to sin and self-destruction, not as inherently possessing divinity and wisdom.

Prefers youthful innocence to educated sophistication.

Examined the psychological effects of guilt and sin, the conflict between good and evil, and people plagued with madness.

Focuses on the individual and his inner world (imagination and emotions).

Believes when nature does reveal truth to man, its revelations are evil and hellish.

Looks backward to the wisdom of the past and distrusts progress.

Views nature in a sinister light.

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