Emerson
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Ralph Waldo Emerson: A 19th-century American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet, known as a central figure in the transcendentalist movement. He is celebrated for his influential writings on individualism, nature, and self-reliance.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The philosophy of Emerson emphasizes intuition over doctrine.
- We studied an essay by Emerson in our American literature class.
- Emerson's speech "The American Scholar" was considered an intellectual declaration of independence.
Advanced Usage
- "Emersonian" (adjective): Characteristic of or relating to the ideas, style, or philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
- His writing has a distinctly Emersonian focus on the spiritual connection to nature.
Variants and Related Words
- Transcendentalism (n): The philosophical and literary movement, centered in New England in the 19th century, of which Emerson was a leading figure. It emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, intuition, and the spiritual over the material.
- Self-Reliance (n): A key concept in Emerson's philosophy, advocating for independence of thought and action.
Synonyms
- Thinker: A person who thinks deeply and critically.
- Sage: A profoundly wise person, especially one who is venerated for their wisdom.
- Essayist: A writer of essays.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "The Over-Soul": The title of a key essay by Emerson describing the universal spirit to which all individual souls are connected.
- "Nature": The title of Emerson's first major work, published in 1836, which laid the foundation for transcendentalism.
Noun
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United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
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