What was transcendentalis?

Answer 1

Transcendentalism is a philosophical and religious movement developed during the 1820's and 1830's in the Eastern region of the United States. It was a protest against the general state of spirituality, the doctrine of the Unitarian and the state of intellectualism at Harvard University.

Answer 2

Transcendentalism was a philosophical and literary movement in 19th-century America that emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, the importance of self-reliance, and the potential for spiritual growth through intuition and personal experience. Key figures associated with Transcendentalism include Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.