LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE
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One major premise of Transcendentalism is:
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Social obligation is necessary for a just society.
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It is important to worship nature as God.
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In order to reach self-realization, one must reconcile the ego and societal duties.
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Egotism is the most valued of characteristics.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Transcendentalism in Self-Reliance The idea that one can rely on his or her own judgment, choices, and be free from these societal influences is to be self-reliant. As such, according to Transcendentalism and Emerson, it’s better to trust yourself.
Detailed explanation-2: -Transcendentalism is a philosophy that began in the mid-19th century and whose founding members included Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. It centers around the belief that spirituality cannot be achieved through reason and rationalism, but instead through self-reflection and intuition.
Detailed explanation-3: -Simplistic Living. Self-Reliance. Importance of Nature. Spirituality. Spirituality. Simplistic Living. Self-Reliance.
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