Transcendentalism In American Thought

Transcendentalism in American Thought is a book written by George Woodbridge Riley that explores the philosophical movement of transcendentalism in America. The book examines the origins of transcendentalism in Europe and its influence on American literature, philosophy, and culture during the 19th century. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the key figures of the movement, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller, and their contributions to the development of transcendentalism. The book also explores the impact of transcendentalism on American society and its enduring legacy in modern American culture. Through a comprehensive study of transcendentalism, Riley offers insights into the intellectual and cultural history of America and its influence on the world. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, philosophy, and intellectual history.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: American Thought: From Puritanism to Pragmatism, by Woodbridge Riley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766105679.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.