Transcendentalism and Related Concepts

The video introduces Transcendentalism, a movement that emerged in the 1830s in New England as an outgrowth of Romanticism. It emphasizes spirituality, individualism, and the inherent goodness of mankind. Key figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau are discussed, along with their contributions. The video also compares Transcendentalism with Romanticism, highlighting differences in views on nature and individualism. The course activities include readings and assignments on Emerson's works, encouraging critical thinking.

What unusual ingredient does the narrator consider adding to the cookies?

• Cinnamon

• Nutmeg

• Cayenne pepper

• Vanilla extract

What movement is described as an outgrowth of Romanticism?

• Realism

• Existentialism

• Transcendentalism

• Modernism

Where did Transcendentalism primarily begin?

• California

• New York

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

What did Transcendentalists believe about the divine spirit?

• It was only accessible through church

• It permeated all living things

• It was only in nature

• It was a myth

Which philosopher's ideas are linked to Transcendentalism?

• Descartes

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

What is the main idea of Plato's allegory of the cave?

• Shadows are real

• Knowledge is innate

• Reality is an illusion

• The physical world is perfect

How did Transcendentalists view nature compared to Romantics?

• As a spiritual connection

• As a danger

• As irrelevant

• As a resource

Which author was not associated with Transcendentalism?

• Walt Whitman

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Emily Dickinson

• Herman Melville

Who was known for founding the women's rights movement in America?

• Emily Dickinson

• Louisa May Alcott

• Margaret Fuller

• Elizabeth Palmer Peabody

Which book by Henry David Thoreau chronicles his experience with nature?

• Nature

• Self-Reliance

• Leaves of Grass

• Walden