The Transcendentalist

The transcendentalist philosophy states the idea that: individualism, non-conformity, self-reliance, frontier spirit, commitment, detachment from materialistic things, and intuition are important ideas that should almost always echo in a Transcendentalist’s life style. The idea of transcending is to live life in an unordinary way, and go beyond human invention and experiences. In an almost mirror like relationship, these beliefs are what Mr. Krakauer displays throughout the book that Chris is an…

Imagine being able to think and experience far beyond the human mind, being able to reach the limits of the brain a normal human cannot. Transcendentalist writers have the mental capability of obtaining knowledge far from their physical reach. They believed the person is more or less good and pure as an individual, but society makes them evil. Transcendentalist writers valued themes about nature, simplicity, self-reliance, the conflict between conformity and individuality and/or the opposite.…

Lincoln’s Transcendental Address In Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America, Garry Wills discusses the influence that the transcendentalist movement had on Lincolns Gettysburg Address. The transcendentalist movement was brought about from the idea of transcendentalism; everyone has equal knowledge of themselves and the world beyond that, relating to what people see, hear, touch and feel. Throughout Wills chapter, titled “The Transcendental Declaration”, Wills argues that Lincolns…

The transcendentalist strives to accept the importance of using the power of self, nature, and God to thrive. They are very self-reliant, but see themselves intertwined in a web of connectedness. This persona takes contrast to Chris McCandless, the centerpiece that…

written by former transcendentalist have the same main idea. Authors such as, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, use this type of thinking process to portray a life where the nonconformist of society are appreciated and welcomed. Jon Krakauer, a modern day author, tells of the nomadic lifestyle Chris McCandless begins to lead as he sets out for a life of individuality and reflecting on nature. This essay will discuss and analyze the shared beliefs of these transcendentalist authors.…

outlook on life relates to the views of modern transcendentalism. Transcendentalists are philosophers who believe in order to live a successful life one must live by challenging experience and not conforming to society. Famous transcendentalists, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, framed the foundation of the belief. Emerson’s and Thoreau’s views on transcendentalism contain similar elements that all transcendentalists share; the reoccurring components…

society because we can still see it in today’s world. We can see it in those well educated, liberal, and nature-centered individuals. Transcendentalists are just like environmentalists, who see the importance of nature and protecting her. The idea of determination, independence, and nonconformity can all still be seen greatly in the philosophies of today. Transcendentalists believed that nature is everything and anything, therefore the protection of nature is essential. Many people do see the…

nonconformist movement known as transcendentalism. While the rest of society is seemingly in constant distress by focusing on society’s expectations and thus magnifying the intensity of their problems, transcendentalists tend to look at the bigger picture and value the simplistic aspects of life. Transcendentalists, such as…

a big transcendentalist and wanted to just be one with the world, so Chris wanted to achieve being his own transcendental self. Even though many say Chris is nowhere near like the real transcendentalists, he surely was. With connecting himself with being so simplified in trying to live, having to have the self…

The Connection Transcendentalists believed that God, nature, and people were all interconnected. One famous transcendentalist who believed this was Ralph Waldo Emerson. In his essays “Self-Reliance” and “Nature” he mentions this idea of God, people and nature being connected. For instance, in the essay “Self-Reliance” when Emerson is talking about trusting yourself he mentions God being the reason why you should. He tells us, “Accept the place the divine providence has found for you”(138) ,…