Walden Questions on Individualism
Walden
Contrast Thoreau's Walden with Emerson's "Self-Reliance".
Walden and "Self-Reliance" both emphasize individuality and rejecting social conformity. Emerson's "Self-Reliance" directly advocates for trusting oneself and nonconformity, stressing integrity and...
Walden
What were Thoreau and Emerson's beliefs as transcendentalists?
Thoreau and Emerson, as transcendentalists, emphasized individuality, self-reliance, and the importance of following one's conscience over societal norms. They believed in the Over-Soul, a divine...