Transcendentalism

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It seems to me that one of the most basic human experiences, one that is genuinely universal and unites - or, more precisely, could unite - all of humanity, is the experience of transcendence.

- Václav Havel, former President of the Czech Republic

This page contains resources for the study of Transcendentalism and the "American Renaissance" of the 19th century. This page includes links to the following:

 

 

 

Assignments

  • Transcendentalism Web Search - Questions to guide an investigation of online resources to develop an understanding of Transcendentalism

  • PowerPoint Emerson - Pick a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson and create a PowerPoint slide with legible text (at least 36 font size) and a picture or illustration that helps illuminate the text.
  • Vision Quest Web Search - Questions to guide an investigation of online resources to develop an understanding of the modern-day practice of Vision Quests.

 

 

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