The Transcendentalist Revolt Against Materialism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163190166)

The Transcendentalist Revolt Against Materialism is a book written by George F. Whicher. The book delves into the philosophy of transcendentalism and its relationship with materialism. The transcendentalist movement emerged in the 1830s in New England, and it emphasized the importance of individualism, intuition, and spiritualism. This book explores how the transcendentalists rejected the materialistic values of their time and instead emphasized the importance of inner experience and personal growth. The author examines the works of prominent transcendentalist thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller, and shows how their ideas challenged the prevailing materialistic worldview of their time. The book also discusses the impact of transcendentalism on American literature and culture, and how it influenced later movements such as the Beat Generation and the counterculture of the 1960s. Overall, The Transcendentalist Revolt Against Materialism is a comprehensive exploration of a significant philosophical and cultural movement in American history.From The Problems In American Civilization Series By The Department Of American Studies At Amherst College. This Volume Contains Writings By: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., Ralph Waldo Emerson, James Truslow Adams, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Henry Gabriel, Theodore Parker, Henry Steele Commager, Louisa May Alcott.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George F. Whicher
ISBN-10: 1163190160
ISBN-13: 9781163190166
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d