R. W. Emerson, the author of the excerpt “Self Reliance”, displays the validity of the transcendental idea that society corrupts the overall population of mankind by tempting man with the relief of conformity. In section 3 of the excerpt, Emerson argues that “society is in conspiracy against the manhood of its members” and the aversion is to have a completely self-reliant community. Emerson is able to interpret the transcendental ideals and procures that society can take the negative aspects of a pure, childlike perspective and take advantage of its vulnerable and impressionable nature. Society is essentially a puzzle that fits together with simple, mundane pieces, and validates that society is a beacon of corruption; a light that draws in
