Transcendentalism, a movement of theological innovation and
literary experimentation arising within New England Unitarianism in
the 1830s and 1840s, significantly influenced American religion,
literature, education, and political culture. This reference is the
first comprehensive guide to the major philosophical concepts,
themes, genres, periodicals, events, organizations and movements,
and places associated with Transcendentalism in the United States.
Significant classical, European, Asian, and native sources and
influences are included, as are later transformations. This
reference approaches the subject from a history-of-ideas
perspective, embracing the inconsistencies and oddities as well as
the powerful achievements of the Transcendentalists. With 145
entries by 70 expert contributors, this volume is the first
comprehensive guide to the major philosophical concepts, themes,
genres, periodicals, events, organizations and movements, and
places associated with Transcendentalism in the United States.
Significant classical, European, Asian, and native sources and
influences are included, as are later manifestations and
transformations. Aspects of the movement covered include religion,
philosophy, literature, the arts, education, politics, science, and
reform. The book features separate entry bibliographies, an
extensive chronology, and a detailed index.
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