Transcendentalism In Society
In the early 19th century transcendentalism became a philosophical movement that arose the ideas of understanding life in the simplest of terms. From Thoreau to Emerson, they expressed the ideas of nonconforming from society in order to live life in simplicity. Although the transcendentalist ideas tend to come and go, society alters the appeal as the influence of transcendentalism occurs in many forms today.
“Most of the luxuries, and many of these so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind” (Walden “Economy”). As a society today has become so advanced in technology, some may see it as a necessity to have it in their life. Having these luxuries allow for one to think that …show more content…
However in society today the idea of voicing your opinion has come and go but as of now, it’s a crucial factor in. By looking at the past one has learned that by taking the matter into one’s own hand, one is able to make a change no matter how big or small it may seem “We speak comfortably to the rumor which we have heard” (Henry David Thoreau Walden “Higher Laws”). Many have given up the fear of being judged by others. Almost everywhere one would hear the news about someone else’s opinion. However, most of the time people are speaking about a rumor they may have heard and assume that they know the whole story. Yet if those were to speak the truth they have given up conforming to society “ to speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun” (Nature Emerson). Most of the time people are afraid of voicing their opinions and ideas. However, there are some who go against everything others stand for as they believe it’s the right way America should be perceived. Which is why those who can see both sides of the argument and make a compromise are the only ones who can see the truth within. Yet those who are stuck in one mindset won’t see anything different. Which is why when looking at society today many people are voicing their opinions about politics, equality and even gun control. This shows that many aren’t afraid of saying what they think in the fear of being judged by
“Most of the luxuries, and many of these so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind” (Walden “Economy”). As a society today has become so advanced in technology, some may see it as a necessity to have it in their life. Having these luxuries allow for one to think that …show more content…
However in society today the idea of voicing your opinion has come and go but as of now, it’s a crucial factor in. By looking at the past one has learned that by taking the matter into one’s own hand, one is able to make a change no matter how big or small it may seem “We speak comfortably to the rumor which we have heard” (Henry David Thoreau Walden “Higher Laws”). Many have given up the fear of being judged by others. Almost everywhere one would hear the news about someone else’s opinion. However, most of the time people are speaking about a rumor they may have heard and assume that they know the whole story. Yet if those were to speak the truth they have given up conforming to society “ to speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun” (Nature Emerson). Most of the time people are afraid of voicing their opinions and ideas. However, there are some who go against everything others stand for as they believe it’s the right way America should be perceived. Which is why those who can see both sides of the argument and make a compromise are the only ones who can see the truth within. Yet those who are stuck in one mindset won’t see anything different. Which is why when looking at society today many people are voicing their opinions about politics, equality and even gun control. This shows that many aren’t afraid of saying what they think in the fear of being judged by