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Rediscovering Transcendental Truths: Embracing Self-Reliance and Nature

Explore the essence of Transcendentalism, advocating self-reliance, intuition, and non-conformity. Discover how connecting with nature and simplicity can lead to true happiness and mindfulness. Learn the importance of civil disobedience and individualism in standing against injustice.

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Rediscovering Transcendental Truths: Embracing Self-Reliance and Nature

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  1. Stress on self-reliance and intuition Transcendentalism“Trust thyself” Belief that people and nature interconnected Belief in individualism and non-conformity Civil- disobedience is duty of the people Living a life of simplicity leads to happiness

  2. Transcendentalism • an intellectual movement that emphasized the dignity of the individual and advocated a simple, mindful life. • The transcendentalists wanted to transcend – or go beyond – the limitations of the senses and everyday experience. • Transcendentalists believed in disregarding external authority in favor of one’s own experience and intuition.

  3. Self-Reliance and Intuition • A person in tune with nature, spirituality, and individuality can teach themselves. • Your intuition and individualism outweighs outside authority and blind conformity to custom and tradition. • Do things on your own. Learn from these experiences.

  4. Allure of the Wilderness (nature) • Nature is sacred. • The physical facts of the natural world are a doorway to the spiritual or ideal world. Seek solitude in nature (the best way to escape society). • Taking time to experience nature can lead to enlightenment.

  5. Individualism and Non-comformity • Don't conform to society just to "fit in" because society corrupts a person's inner goodwill. Examples of corruption: slavery, oppressive religions, lack of women's rights, etc..

  6. Civil Disobedience • Individuals have a duty and moral obligation to stop injustice • If laws or the actions of the government infringe on rights and beliefs, the people should "civilly" disrupt/protest.

  7. Simplicity • People do not need material objects to be happy. • The simpler the life, the more content one can be with himself or herself

  8. Modern Day Transcendentalism Listen to the songs and follow along with the lyrics. Please annotate for any Transcendental ideas. Waiting on the World To Change I Hope You Dance

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