The writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau contributed to American literature. Both men were part of which of the following movements?

A. Utopianism
B. The Enlightenment
C. The Reformation
D. Transcendentalism

D. Transcendentalism (boy what a tongue twister) was a movement in the early 1800's to avoid the mechanized urban society and seek nature. Waldo Emerson and Thoreau both were members.

Answered by Tails | 2024-06-10

I believe the answer is: D. Transcendentalism
The main view of transcendentalism revolve around that belief that humans are inherently good in nature and situational factor caused them to stray away into evil. This view challenge the idea that there is such thing as people that are inherently evil which proposed by majority of religions at that time.

Answered by andriansp | 2024-06-11

The writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau contributed to the Transcendentalism movement. This movement emphasized the inherent goodness of individuals, the importance of nature, and self-reliance. The correct answer to the question is D. Transcendentalism.
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Answered by andriansp | 2024-12-17