Describe three important characteristics of transcendentalist beliefs. Cite evidence from the video to support your response.

One of the most important aspects of transcendentalism is the belief in the connection between humans, nature, and divine power. Similar to the ideals of romanticism, transcendentalists also emphasized the power of the individual and valued the practice of self-reliance. Transcendentalist thinkers and writers rejected established religions and instead looked for divinity in nature and humanity. They also pushed for social changes, such as race and gender equality, the importance of education for women, and the abolition of slavery. ~ from Plato

I will provide three important characteristics of transcendentalists belief for you to compare them with the video.

Characteristics:

1. The value / importance of Nature (Thoreau) live close to nature - we are all part of nature - live simple lives to be connected to nature

2. self-reliance-:self-trust - emotions, imagination, and intuition can lead to knowledge.

3. the goodness of human being. man as spiritual, searching for well - being.