The Influence of Emerson is a book written by Edwin D. Mead that explores the impact of Ralph Waldo Emerson on American culture and society. The book delves into Emerson's philosophy and ideas, tracing their influence on literature, politics, religion, and social movements. Mead examines Emerson's role as a leader of the Transcendentalist movement, as well as his impact on the development of American democracy and individualism. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Emerson's ideas, including his views on ...
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The Influence of Emerson is a book written by Edwin D. Mead that explores the impact of Ralph Waldo Emerson on American culture and society. The book delves into Emerson's philosophy and ideas, tracing their influence on literature, politics, religion, and social movements. Mead examines Emerson's role as a leader of the Transcendentalist movement, as well as his impact on the development of American democracy and individualism. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Emerson's ideas, including his views on race and slavery. Through a comprehensive analysis of Emerson's life and work, Mead offers a nuanced and insightful portrait of one of America's most influential thinkers.1903. These papers, touching a few of the many influences of Emerson, philosophical, religious, literary and political, have served as public addresses. Mr. Mead found that few studies of Emerson bring out his thought and attitude more clearly or impressively than these in which we view him in relation to Parker, with whom among religious teachers in his time his sympathies were closest, and to Carlyle, with whom his affinities and contrasts are equally striking and didactic. Contents: Philosophy of Emerson; Emerson and Theodore Parker; and Emerson and Carlyle.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.
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