Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transcendentalism
noun
/ˌtræn.sɛnˈdɛn.təl.ɪ.zəm/
Definition
Transcendentalism is a philosophical movement that emphasizes the importance of the divine and the inherent goodness of people and nature.
Examples
- Transcendentalism has influenced various American writers and thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
- The principles of transcendentalism encourage individuals to trust their intuition over societal conventions.
Meaning
It advocates for the belief in an ideal spiritual state that ‘transcends’ the physical and empirical world.
Synonyms
- Idealism
- Romanticism
- Philosophy
