Embracing the Transcendental: Individualism and Imagination

This chapter explores the philosophical movement of Transcendentalism, highlighting its roots in individualism and the emphasis on self-reliance through the lenses of key figures like Thoreau and Emerson. It examines the dual legacy of admiration and criticism surrounding Transcendentalism, situating it within the broader historical context of Romanticism and the shift from Enlightenment rationality to the value of emotion and imagination.