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transcendentalism

1820–1830s US philosophical movement, holding that society corrupts humans’ inherent goodness, favoring intuition over empiricism
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Summary

transcendentalism is a philosophical movement[1]. transcendentalism ranks in the top 7% of philosophical movement entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,593 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Commons category: Transcendentalism[3]
  • Said to be the same as: transcendental idealism[4]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Transcendentalism[5]
  • Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[6], New International Encyclopedia[7], The Encyclopedia Americana[8]

Why It Matters

transcendentalism has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] transcendentalism is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

transcendentalism has been cited as an influence by New Thought[11], a new religious movement[12], founded in 1846[13].

FAQs

Who did transcendentalism influence?

transcendentalism has been cited as an influence by New Thought[11].

Related Entities

Amos Bronson Alcott Elizabeth Cady Stanton Henry David Thoreau Margaret Fuller Ralph Waldo Emerson Walden

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