How did Ralph Waldo Emerson impact American society?
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Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) was one of America’s greatest poet and philosopher.
He championed Transcendentalism and Individualism. Transcendentalism is a philosophical movement which came up during 1820 – 1830, as an intellectual uprising against the sorry state of intellectualism and spirituality, prevalent then. The main tenet of Transcendentalism, is the belief that everyone is good, it is the corrupt society and institutions, which spoil them.
He was also strongly opposed to slavery.
Emerson’s poems and writings reflected his beliefs and it had a major impact in America.
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist,philosopher and poet.
Also regarded as a devoted follower of individualism, he led the transcendentalist movement of mid of the 19th Century.
He slowly moved from religious and social faiths of his contemporaries in expressing and formulating that philosophy and regarding this work he made an impact on American society.