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Nature is an essay written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, published by James Munroe and Company in 1836. In the essay Emerson put forth the foundation of transcendentalism, a belief system that espouses a non-traditional appreciation of nature. Transcendentalism suggests that the divine, or God, suffuses nature, and suggests that reality can be understood by studying nature. Emerson’s visit to the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris inspired a set of lectures he later delivered in Boston which were then published.
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Noor
Created 1 day ago
“What a wonderful essay. I would vulgarly summarize it as Emerson's point of view of the relationship between man and nature. But it goes further.
In the introduction, he poses the basic question of the essay: for what purpose does nature exist?
Then he develops that question, always relating it to man and his relationship. He defines nature as the scenery not modified by man. However, he nourishes it with three characteristics that blew my mind.
The first is natural forms, that is, the charm of nature itself and the unique and unrepeatable changes of this at every moment.
The second is the spiritual element; it is the property of the universe and is found by man.
The third is the object of intellect, where nature is shaped in the mind of man and serves for creation.
It is this third element where he reveals to us that the ultimate purpose of nature is to satisfy the desire for inherent beauty that man has.
I loved the way Emerson relates Nature to art. “The creation of beauty is art.”
In conclusion, man has distanced himself from his relationship with nature because he has replaced that value with material goods, and we have lost the appreciation of nature itself as an object that nourishes the spirit and the soul. For this reason, we must return.”Atq
Created 25 days agoJuno
Created about 1 month agoelavarasan
Created 2 months ago
“Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature is a profound exploration of the spiritual and philosophical relationship between humanity and the natural world. With poetic prose and transcendental insight, Emerson invites readers to view nature not merely as a backdrop to human life but as a living, divine presence that connects individuals to the universal spirit. His call to embrace solitude and direct experience with the wilderness inspires a sense of awe and introspection, urging us to seek truth beyond materialism and societal constraints. Though its dense language may challenge some readers, Nature remains a timeless manifesto for environmental reverence and self-discovery.
P.S. Emerson wrote and inspired Thoreau
Thoreau lived and created Walden!!”Annalyn 🤍🕯️🎀📖
Created 2 months agoAbout Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882), who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and his ideology was disseminated through dozens of published essays and more than 1,500 public lectures across the United States.
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