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Self Reliance Vs Transcendentalism Essay

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The development of the individual was one of their main concerns as stated, however every person had a different way of striving to develop themselves. That is where the differences between our two authors come into play as well. This is also where it is hard to grasp how so many believed this idea, but they all interpolated it different sometimes drastically so. The little cartoon angle and demon that was talked about earlier comes into play most transcendentalist call it the spark where it comes from differs as well some Transcendentalist believe the spark come from God and that is how they knew whether they were living the life God wanted them to live others said they were born with this spark or inner voice and a deity had nothing to do …show more content…

Transcendentalist say you do not have to believe in God so that is why deity was used. Emerson view of Transcendentalism and how he practiced it. Emerson had a very hands on view of Transcendentalism he thought that society should be involved in our actions. Society on the other hand has other idea shown in this quote here from Emerson’s “Self-reliance”, “The virtue of most request is conformity. Self-reliance is its adversion” (Emerson, p.g. 686 par 2). Emersion says when people conform they lose their time and their character that makes them who they are. He also says what would happen if people didn’t conform to society he said the people would be shunned like outcast. Emerson shows a way to conform to society and still be yourself in his example of helping others we are responsible for in a since like friends and family. Emerson says people must keep their obligations to those they are deemed responsible for, however these people do not have to agree with their statements or believes. Emerson shows his engagement in society in this quote here, “Emerson was influential in extending the interests of transcendentalists to include direct engagement with public affairs and politics, endorsing, for example, strong opposition to

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