Jan 3, 2010

Transcendentalism | Topics for Further Study

Write an essay discussing the ways in which American democracy played a role in transcendentalist thought. Explain why democracy was important to the transcendentalists.

Transcendentalism was a philosophical movement in many ways. Research the main differences between the theories of philosopher John Locke and the theories of philosopher Immanuel Kant, and write a speech discussing their philosophies and how Kant’s ideas contributed to the transcendentalist ideals.

Transcendentalism was a regional movement, located mostly in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts. Research...