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What did Transcendentalists believe about the natural world?
It is a source of spiritual insight and renewal.
According to Transcendentalists, what should individuals prioritize over societal expectations?
Following their own instincts and convictions
What did Transcendentalists advocate for in terms of spiritual exploration?
Personal spiritual exploration outside traditional religious structures
How did Transcendentalists view individual intuition compared to organized belief systems?
As the basis for gaining direct, intuitive knowledge of reality
What characterized Transcendentalism's outlook on life?
Optimism and idealism towards human nature
What did Transcendentalists believe about societal norms?
They should be resisted in favor of individuality and nonconformity.
What does the term Transcendental refer to in the context of Transcendentalism?
The spiritual transcendence of human souls to an ideal world above the realm of reason and the materialistic world
According to Emerson's first reflection, what does the lover of nature retain that is often lost as a person ages?
A sense of wonder and appreciation for nature
In Emerson's second reflection, what happens when one is in the woods?
One becomes a transparent eyeball, seeing all and feeling part of the Universal Being
What is the philosophical system mentioned in the passage that was developed by Immanuel Kant?
Transcendental idealism
What is the primary purpose of the Transcendentalist movement according to the passage?
To protest against the general state of intellectualism and rationality at the time
Test your knowledge on Transcendentalism, a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the late 1830s as a reaction to the prevailing intellectualism of the time. Explore concepts such as spiritual transcending, ideal worlds, and transcendental philosophy.
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