Transcendentalism Flashcards
1
Q
When was transcendentalism?
A
1820-1840
2
Q
Where does the divinity reside for transcendentals?
A
In the individual
3
Q
How can we better understand ourselves?
A
Through nature
4
Q
What does nature offer according to transcendentals?
A
A way of freeing the mind and escaping from the every-day grind of life and society.
5
Q
What does society present according to transcendentals?
A
A barrier between the self and the spirit.
