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Transcendentalism
Unit 1 Terms and Key Ideas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Emotion over Logic | The belief that feelings and intuition are more important than strict reasoning or facts when understanding the world. |
| Individualism | The belief in the inherent goodness and potential of each individual, and the idea that each person is unique and should value their own thoughts, beliefs, and independence. |
| Glorification of Nature | The celebration and admiration of the natural world as beautiful, powerful, and deeply meaningful. |
| Imagination | The ability to create ideas, stories, or possibilities in the mind that go beyond reality and reason. |
| Rejection of Classical Rules | Moving away from strict traditions or structures (like in art, writing, or thinking) in order to express creativity and freedom |
| The Sublime | A feeling of awe or wonder, often mixed with fear, inspired by something vast, powerful, or overwhelming (like a mountain, storm, or ocean). |
| Nature | The importance of nature as a source of truth and spiritual insight. |
| Self-Reliance | The idea that individuals should trust their own intuition and judgment, rather than blindly following society’s rules. |
| Intuition | The belief that knowledge can be gained through inner reflection and instinct, not just through logical reasoning |
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