= a literay movement in the mid-1800's during the American Renaissance
Renaissance: a rebirth or revival; a burst of artistic activity (art, literature, theater, dance, etc.)
Immanuel Kant: German philosopher from whom the word transcendentalism came. The word refers to the idea that in order to determine the ultimate reality of God, universe, self and other important matters, one must transcend or go beyond everyday human experience in the physical world.
Ideas and Belief of Transcendentalism:
- everything in the world, inc…
