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Which European philosopher influenced American transcendentalism?
Which European philosopher influenced American transcendentalism?
- Immanuel Kant (correct)
- John Locke
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Friedrich Nietzsche
Who led the group focused on transcendentalism in America?
Who led the group focused on transcendentalism in America?
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Henry David Thoreau
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (correct)
What did the transcendentalists stress instead of material prosperity?
What did the transcendentalists stress instead of material prosperity?
- Intellectual activity
- Close relationship to nature
- Both A and B (correct)
- Neither A nor B
What did Emerson believe every individual was capable of?
What did Emerson believe every individual was capable of?
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Study Notes
Influences on American Transcendentalism
- The European philosopher who influenced American transcendentalism was Immanuel Kant.
Leaders of Transcendentalism
- Ralph Waldo Emerson led the group focused on transcendentalism in America.
Transcendentalist Values
- Instead of material prosperity, transcendentalists stressed spiritual growth and self-culture.
Emerson's Beliefs
- According to Emerson, every individual was capable of achieving spiritual enlightenment and a deep understanding of the universe.
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Test your knowledge of American Romantics and Transcendentalists! Explore the influence of European romanticism on American writers and delve into the philosophy of transcendentalism led by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Discover the transcendental forms of knowledge that exist beyond reason and experience.
