This unit was a sort of history behind the development of this philosophical movement called American Transcendentalism. It was influenced by German Idealism and was a whole new look to the institutional conventions of the modern world. Emerson, who is considered the founder of the movement made sound arguments using rhetorical strategies effectively and really proved his point. He was kind of cynical in the whole societies and governments; I never considered myself as an anarchist and therefore the arguments; while sound in this aspect; didn’t really appeal to me. I guess, this unit was trying to edify us about the new theology that rose in America and its significance to the American literature and writings. There were many ideals the transcendentalist brought forth; and they were very new to me. As a homeschooled and religious institutionalized student I really wasn’t exposed to many different ideals other than my own. Therefore, the whole transcendentalism ideals were very new and radical to me. I found them quite interesting and especially how the transcendentalist developed their arguments. This was a prime example of rhetorical strategies and it gave me an idea on how to set my points in my essays.
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