TASK: What are the central themes of American Transcendentalism? After reading the writings of Emerson, Whitman, and Thoreau, write a synthesis essay 5-7 pages that defines and explains the central themes of american Transcendentalism. Support your discussion with evidence from the texts you have read. What implications can you draw from these readings that pertain to contemporary society?
DAY 1
In a quick write, write your first reactions to the task prompt. Add some notes of things you already know about these writers and Transcendentalism.
Go to American Transcendentalism web:
www.vcu.edu/engweb/transcendentalism/
Read essay by Allan Sugg "Transcendentalist Principles from Emerson, Thoreau and Whitman in the film Dead Poets Society"
www.vcu.edu/engweb/transcendentalism/roots/legacy/sugg.html
Dead Poets Society clip
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQtmGcdSDAI
Transcendental Forerunners
The Transcendental Legacy in Literature
The Transcendental Legacy in Philosophy and Religion
"Transcendental Disseminations: How a Movement Spread Its Ideas" by Robert Michael Ruehl, Syracuse University (2011)
"Heaven on Earth: the Legacy of 19th Century Transcendentalism as an Ecumenical Philosophy of Nature" by Meg Brulatour, VCU (1999)
"Heaven on Earth: the Legacy of 19th Century Transcendentalism as an Ecumenical Philosophy of Nature" by Meg Brulatour, VCU (1999)
The Transcendental Legacy in Political and Social Reform
The Transcendental Legacy in Film
Transcendentalist Principles from Emerson, Thoreau and Whitman in the film, The Dead Poets Society by Allan Sugg, Dalarna University
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