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Transcendentalism

Transcendentalism. 1800-1860. Big Ideas of Romanticism. source: Skipp , Francis in American Literature. Key Characteristics. Inner light in humans is God Divine spark gives Self-reliance Authority of self Perfection is possible Communion with nature helps transcend senses

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Transcendentalism

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  1. Transcendentalism 1800-1860

  2. Big Ideas of Romanticism source: Skipp, Francis in American Literature

  3. Key Characteristics • Inner light in humans is God • Divine spark gives • Self-reliance • Authority of self • Perfection is possible • Communion with nature helps transcend senses • Understand truth through beauty • Meditation can help lead to understanding • Small components of the world can teach larger truths about the nature of existence

  4. Emerson’s Oversoul • Human soul is immortal and beautiful • Soul is where true self is found, not ego • All human souls are connected on some level • The soul has an existence similar to God • God is within all men

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