The Strengths and Weaknesses of Transcendentalism (817 words, 3 pages)
In 1830, a movement known as Transcendentalism began to gainpopularity in America. Representing an idealistic system of thought,"strength, courage, self-confidence, and independence of mind"1 were somebasic values admired by the followers of the Transcendental movement.Transcendentalists opposed many aspects of their government, where theyfelt "many unjust laws existed."2 Therefore, they became ...
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