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Transcendentalism (1840-1860) An important movement in American philosophy and literature Background: American Renaissance Mid-1800’s were a period of great social reforms: Public schools Mental institutions Slavery Women’s rights Utopian Communities Numerous attempts to create a perfect society in communal living: Brook Farm – for artists, writers (emphasized manual labor) Fruitlands – vegetarian (no animal labor) Shakers - simple religion Transcendentalist Beliefs God God is a spirit of goodness within nature and each person. All 3 are connected through the Over Soul: (Nature=Go