Significance of Transcendentalism
Transcendentalism is a philosophical movement that highlights a reality beyond the physical world, advocating for spiritual and idealistic knowledge. It encompasses a unity of all beings and emphasizes a state beyond ego and physical existence to pursue ultimate truth and divine connection. In the context of Indian history, Transcendentalism stresses the goodness of people and nature, prioritizing individuality and intuition. This movement significantly influenced 19th-century thought and early American poetry, contrasting with existential perspectives.
Synonyms: Idealism, Romanticism, Spiritualism, Nonconformity, Individualism, Mysticism, Transcendence, Spirituality, Existentialism, Metaphysical philosophy
In Finnish: Transsendentalismi; In Spanish: Trascendentalismo
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Hindu concept of 'Transcendentalism'
Transcendentalism in Hinduism refers to a state that transcends physical existence and ego, seeks ultimate truth, views all beings as interconnected, and emphasizes a reality beyond the sensory world, focusing on spiritual knowledge.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The common view of all things as one and the same, applicable to both embodied and disembodied beings in both worlds.[1] (2) A state of being beyond physical existence and egoistic thoughts, pursuing ultimate truth and connection with the divine.[2] (3) A philosophical movement that posits the existence of a reality beyond the physical and sensory world, emphasizing spiritual and idealistic knowledge.[3]
The concept of Transcendentalism in local and regional sources
Transcendentalism is a 19th-century philosophical movement emphasizing the inherent goodness of people and nature, advocating for individuality, self-reliance, and the significance of intuition, greatly influencing early American poetry.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A philosophical movement emphasizing the connection between humanity and nature, which Carlyle shared with contemporaries like Ruskin.[4] (2) The first genuinely American philosophical movement that emerged from the influence of Indian spiritual ideas brought to America in the 19th century.[5] (3) A philosophical movement in the 19th century that emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, and the importance of individual intuition, influential in shaping early American poetry.[6] (4) A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent goodness of people and nature, often contrasting with existential thought.[7] (5) A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent goodness of people and nature, advocating for individuality and self-reliance.[8]