Emerson, Thoreau, and Transcendentalism - Wikispaces文档.pptxVIP

Ralph Waldo Emerson and TranscendentalismWhat is Transcendentalism?Transcendentalism was a literary movement that flourished during the middle 19th Century (1836 – 1860).It began as a rebellion against traditionally held beliefs by the English Church that God superseded the individual.Core Beliefs of TranscendentalismFinding its root in the word “transcend,” Transcendentalists believed individuals could transcend to a higher being of existence in nature.God is located in the soul of each individual.Humanity’s potential is limitless.Experience is valued over scholarship.The Founder of Transcend